Bun Khao Pradub Din, Thai Lao People, Ban Khae sisaket Province

Abstract

               The purpose of this research is to study knowledge. Belief and value in the merit-making tradition of Khao Pradubdin As well as studying knowledge management methods in preparing the manual for Bun Khao Pradub Din of the Thai Lao Ban Khae people. Sisaket Province This is a qualitative research with a target group consisting of two groups of knowledgeable people in the community who have experience with the Bun Khao Pradub Din tradition of not less than 10 people. The operational information giving group consists of two monks in the Ban Khae community who are leaders in performing the ritual. 2 people and general information providers Consisting of more than 10 people from Ban Khae who have experience in participating in the traditional activity of making merit with Khao Pradub Din, data collection tools were used: interview form, observation form, and group discussion recording form. By studying documents and related research, data were collected using content analysis methods. and present a descriptive and analytical research model.

          The research results found that Making merit with Khao Pradubdin It is a traditional merit-making event held on the 9th day of the waning moon, 14th day of the waning moon, and 15th day of the waning moon. It is a merit-making ceremony to dedicate merit to relatives who have passed away. It is believed that making merit with rice adorns the soil. To dedicate merit to relatives who have died or ghosts with no relatives will receive a share of this merit. Including your karma will help bring merit to your children and grandchildren to live in peace and happiness. prosperous It is the principle that holds and controls people and society. Many villagers in nearby villages came out to join in making merit. Therefore, when there is a traditional merit-making event, there will be spending in the community. There is a choice to exchange goods and services in the community and outside the community. A circular economy is born It creates income for households and communities. There are guidelines for managing knowledge that can be used to prepare a manual for the merit of Khao Pradabdin for use in the study of social studies, religion and culture, religious content, morality and ethics. which is a manual used for general learning.