AN ANALYSIS OF BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES IN THE ŚILĀ INSCRIPTION IN THE DVĀRAVATĪ PEROID

Abstract

This research was aimed: 1) To study the historical background of Buddhist scripture inscriptions, 2) To examine the value of Buddhist scripture inscriptions during the Dvāravatī period, and 3) To analyze the fundamental principles reflected in the Buddhist scripture inscriptions during the Dvāravatī period. This qualitative research involves document exploration and content analysis. The research found that; Buddhist stone inscriptions in the Dvaravati period most often used the Pallava script in the Pali language for inscription. It was around the 12th-13th Buddhist century and can be found in the central, northern, northeastern, and southern regions. It was popularly inscribed on the stone block and the base of the Dharmachakra. There were crouching deer decorated on both sides as a symbol of the first sermon given by the Panchavaggi at Isipattana Maruekhathavan Forest Varanasi District. In addition, The value of Buddhist stone inscriptions in the Dvaravati period was still important to Thai society in many ways, such as Acquiring important information about the political, administrative, religious, and economic history of the Thai people, including local art and culture. that shows the honor and pride of the local people. Most of which are beautiful architecture. It was also a source of inheriting local culture and traditions as a source of learning about culture and history, etc. It also helps promote it as an interesting tourist destination. As for the Dharma principles appearing in Buddhist stone inscriptions in the Dvaravati period, they focus on the Ye Dhamma verses. which was the heart of Buddhism that explains the principles of cause and effect to help people understand themselves and apply religious principles in order to be successful in every aspect of their lives. Therefore, ancient Dvaravati people used it in Inscription.