CREATION MODEL OF ANCIENT WOODEN BUDDHA IMAGES IN BAN MUANG CHAN TEMPLE, MUEANG CHAN DISTRICT SISAKET PROVINCE

Abstract

The objective of this article was to explore and study the history, creation model, and Buddhist art characteristics of ancient wooden carved Buddha images that are important to society and culture in Ban Muang Chan Temple, Mueang Chan District, Sisaket Province. From the study, it was found that in the area of ​​Ban Muang Chan Temple, Mueang Chan District, Sisaket Province, 14 important ancient carved wooden Buddha images were found, but only 4 of them were studied that were in perfect condition with distinct differences in Buddhist characteristics in comparison, enshrined on the left hand side of the main Buddha image base inside the Ubosot They were all folk style carved wooden Buddha images in Lan Chang art.  The age can be around the 24th-25th Buddhist century, without carved in the Chang Luang style or dressed like the Emperor to be mixed in. However, the group of Buddha images above had been linked to the beliefs about the result of good deeds, the belief in the religion that people used to create things around them, the belief of supporting religion, succession of destiny, and belief in  various merits in this life and next life. This study may be a way for people in the community to see the value of Buddhist art, which contributes to their participation in preserving and cherishing the local artistic heritage