A STUDY OF BELIEF VESUVAN (YAK) IN THERAVADA BUDDHISM

Abstract

The objective of this study is to 1)study the history of giant appeared in Theravada Buddhism 2) study the beliefs about the giant in Thai society. 3) study the influence of giant in Thai society.

The study found that

          Tipitaka have stories of giant group known as the Property shrug Paiute giant human species is one whose story appears in the scriptures, and commentary. There are both good giant, giant, giant evil because there are many types. As stewards giant Thao Piraeus giants serve as host. These giant has merit and sin. Cause a huge difference. Giants are classified oppa Athletic Yoni is that they are born with a growing body away. Now was not rely on anything. But, just the same old karma. If you have good deeds before they are born in the birth of a giant angel. Four Heavenly Kings in heaven. If evil is born in the birth of a giant beast. Giants are not always the same The aggregate Or were they by the social nature of giants. All they have is a giant family of Dame Piraeus. This is one of Htuolkbal responsible for the welfare of men and angels in the north.

            The Giants appear to be the first to know Thailand in general. Ramayana literature lessons in Thailand Especially RavanaThe role of the wicked to fight armies of Rama and his conservative philosophy. The Giants will be in Thailand and literature. Also plays the beliefs of Thailand from Bangkok. In a matter of good stewardship and fending off evil not to venture into the close. Until the creation of a giant statue in front of the entrance to the temple of Wat current traditions that bind faith. And relevance of the giant with Buddhism. All the rituals And various artifacts Reflected in higher institutions and churches in Buddhism.

            Influence on the Giants appeared in Thailand through the Church of the pagoda architectural decoration on the wall, it still has to be seen and studied the ancient sources or Sasn Places. In Thailand there are giants in the art of sculpture as well. Adorned with a giant stupa in the arts, as well as a giant statue. The story of the Buddha It shows a belief reflected in the architecture in Thailand today