Buddhism Identity of the Thai Siamese - Malaysia Community in Ban Makison Village Pedang District of Kedah in Malaysia

Abstract

The objective of this research to study the Buddhist identity of the Ban Makison community in relation to Thai being in the context of the national state by participatory research methodology observe and interview and then use the data to describe the analysis. Found that Buddhism tradition identity in the past to the present it is important Buddhist day such as Makha Bucha Day, Vesak Day, Asanha Bucha Day, Khao Phansa Day, The End of Buddhist Lent Day, Tradition Ordination, Songkran Festival, Parade Candle Lent, Kathin Ceremony, Loykratong Festival, Nora Teachers Ceremony etc. The tradition has the relationship with Thailand all traditions. Although the characteristics are minorities can also preserve culture religion and languages which the identity of self. Malaysia is primarily concerned with Islam but Siamese-Malaysian community in Ban Mai Son descent in the northern part of the country Buddhism is still in the area as well. By the measure of the center of the mind is the role of various functions over is a religious place. In addition, the ordination values also reflect that Buddhism has deep roots in the soul. And create mental values, maintaining a good tradition ritual to maintain himself as a heir who helps to continue the Buddhism and fostering religious institutions with dignity among different cultures and nations. Participation in such traditions and rituals it is the communication of people in the community from generation to generation. And it also gives Siamese-Malaysian community descent the opportunity to learn and understand the context of their own community through inheritance, tradition, culture, religion, beliefs and rituals the Thai identity is still under borders the Thai-Malay states split into two. Siamese-Malaysian community in Ban Mai Son Thai traditions still remain significantly link with Thai through traditional culture the key is Buddhism even in the midst of the Muslim community that is the main population of the country.