Influences of Beliefs on Phra That Hariphunchai of Lanna Buddhists

Abstract

This academic article aims to study the influence of beliefs on Phra That Hariphunchai among Lanna Buddhists.
The study found that Lanna people have many types of beliefs, such as beliefs in ghosts, angels, superstitions, and astrology. When they were influenced by Buddhism, they believed in karma, merit and sin. As for the belief in Phra That, it was a belief that was directly influenced by Buddhism. Lanna people believe that Phra That is a symbol of the Lord Buddha. Phra That Hariphunchai is the most important Phra That in Lanna, built before the reign of Queen Chamadevi. It is the Phra That for people who born in the year of the Rooster. Lanna people have respected and paid homage to Phra That Hariphunchai for a long time, which has influenced society in various aspects: 1. way of life 2. society 3. traditions or culture, and 4. economy.