article Animal Image and the Interpretation of Buddha’s Footprints

ภาพสัตว์กับการสื่อความหมายในรอยพระพุทธบาท

Abstract

     This article aims to present images of animals that convey meaning from the 108 auspicious images in the Buddha's footprint described in Buddhist scriptures, including Jinalangkaratika scriptures SumangalaVilasini Scriptures Pajjamadhu scripture Auspicious Buddhist scriptures The Buddhapadalakkhaṇa and the Pathomsombodhikatha scriptures Using the concept of animal studies (animal studies) of Peter Singer (Peter Singer) and Tom Regan (Tom Regan) which views that “all animals are equal” (All animals are equal) in line with the Buddhist concept of All beings in this world are companions of birth, old age, sickness, and death. Images of animals convey meanings that emphasize 3 main aspects of animality: valuing animality; Equality of animals with humans and respect for animal images in the Buddha's footprint. These issues reflect the relationship between humans and nature. It is based on the concept of equal equality between humans and animals.