A Study of the Principles of the Buddha’s Teachings in the Loy Khod Tradion in Lamphun

Abstract

The research study has two objectives: 1) to study the history of Khot tradition in Lamphun and 2) to study and analyze the Buddhist principles that appear in the festival of Loi Khamod in Lamphun. The results of this research found that.
1. The results showed that the history of the Khot Loi Khot tradition was analyzed in in Lamphun. according to Lanna tradition Made on the full moon of the 2nd lunar month, in the Ionian and Chamthewiwong chronicles, there is a record that once a cholera outbreak occurred in Hariphunchai region causing the townspeople to migrate to live in Hongthawadee for up to 6 years.Therefore traveled back to old town When the time circulated to the day that the country had left, offerings, incense, and candles were brought into the water to represent nostalgia, preventing the light from hitting the water. Become a shadow like a ray of light from time to time, it looks like a ghost who goes out to eat at night. The Lanna people call it according to the legend of Yonok and Chamthewiwong. “Loi Khamod Tradition”
2. The analyze the Buddhist principles that appear in the Loi Khod festival. the buddhist principles in the Loi Khod tradition in Lamphun that appear are worship principles of faith the principle of goodwill fellowship principles of gratitude with value and importance to the community, way of life and mind.These buddhist principles can be applied to suit the situation. Society today for peace and to maintain good cultural traditions encourage creative activities that will continue to build knowledge and pride in the local community.