Study and analyze the concept of Chula Kathina in Buddhism

Abstract

This research aims to 1. study the history of Kathin in Buddhism and 2. study the history of Chula Kathin in Thailand. This is a documentary research.

The research results found that Kathin has a meaning that covers tools (embroidery frame), rituals, cloth, and sangha activities. In Buddhist scriptures, only the Buddha's permission for Kathin is mentioned. As for Chula Kathin, there is no evidence in the Tripitaka, but there is evidence in the commentary. Chula Kathin is an urgent Kathin that must be completed within 1 day. It is based on the story that the Buddha and many monks worked together to sew robes to offer to Phra Anuruddha in time for the last day of the Kathin festival. This is consistent with the Chiang Tung legend, which states that the Chula Kathin cloth must be completed within 1 day. Due to the time constraints, many people must help make the Kathin cloth, and it must be done on the last day of the Kathin festival. Therefore, it is believed that the Chula Kathin ceremony has more merit than the general Kathin ceremony.