An Analytical Study of Metaphysics Regarding Khom Castle in Nakorn Ratchasima Province
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This research The objectives are: 1) to study the history of Khom Castle in Nakhon Ratchasima province, according to religious metaphysics, 2) to study the concepts and appearances of the metaphysics of the Khom Castle, and 3) to study the metaphysical concepts of Khom Castle in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. This is a qualitative research by studying from the art objects of the Khom Castle in Nakhon Ratchasima province, documents from the Tripitaka, books on metaphysics, as well as related research.
The research found that: the Khom Castle in Nakhon Ratchasima province, there are 2 stone castles, namely Prasat Hin Phimai and Prasat Hin Phanom Wan. There are large and beautiful Khom archaeological site. Originally used as a Brahmin shrine later, there was a religion, Mahayana Buddhism. The concept and metaphysical appearance of Khom castle in the Brahmin style. Theism with all the gods, whose dwell in heaven Mount Phra Sumen, which are the core of the universe. The construction of a castle is like a simulation of Phra Sumen Mountain to be the home of the gods. The idols of the gods were created. Up enshrined inside followed by a religious ritual an analysis of the metaphysical concepts of Khom Prasat in Nakhon Ratchasima province in the design and symbolism of architectural beauty with metaphysical value of Brahmanism and Mahayana Buddhism. It is a self-worth beauty. It is of constant value and it will emerge in such a way when human beings are involved in the aesthetic value, mental value, historical value and social values.
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