Analysis of Buddhist Aesthetics in Isan Literature

Abstract

This academic article aims to present Buddhist aesthetics in Isan literature. It found that Buddhist aesthetics is divided into two levels: global beauty; is a beauty that consists of five erotic qualities. In addition, the beauty in the world is the beauty of a mind that is free from defilements. These two levels reflect the beauty of a peaceful, compassionate society. In doing so, Isan literature has become the main source of enhancement of feeling, emotion, and thought reflecting on the way of life who are living in society from time to time. The beauty of Isan literature was found in the various writings embedded with Buddhist doctrines. Moreover, reflect values in various fields such as values, morals, and ways of living in a society.