Twelve months merit making of Thai Buddhists : Wat Phra That Woramahawihan Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Abstract

          The purpose of this article is to study Buddhist activities throughout the twelve months related to Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. It focuses on the people who continue to preserve rituals, culture, traditions, customs, and community way of life, as well as various activities related to Buddhism that occur throughout the twelve months. The study results show that the activities that take place are still related to important religious days, festivals, and local traditions. Buddhist activities are organized in 8 out of 12 months, corresponding to important religious days and Thai traditions. Additionally, it was found that there are 4 months without any organized activities. The findings from this study can be further developed to promote cultural tourism at Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, which can be linked throughout the year.