A Discourse of Luangpucha Supatto and his Disciple for Creativity the Communal Peace

Abstract

The research article consisted of the following objectives: 1) to collect and distribute the discourses of Luangpu Chah Subhaddo and his disciples; and 2) to investigate the discourses of Luangpu Chah Subhaddo for creating a peaceful society. The study aimed at studying Luangpu Chah Subhaddo and Luangpor Liem Thitadhammo. The study employed a qualitative research method, analyzing data from documents and conducting interviews with practitioners, monks, novices, and laypeople at Wat Nong Pah Phong, Warin Chamrap District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive analysis.

            From the study, it is found that the discourses of Luangpu Chah Subhaddo and Phra Rajabhavanavakom share similarity which can be classified into seven types: 1) Discourse on Vipassanā meditation; 2) Discourse on the Buddha’s teachings; 3) Discourse taught by using examples, comparison, and metaphor; 4) Discourse taught through the use of simple words relevant to the content of the study; 5) Discourse taught through practice; 6) Discourse taught through question and answer; and 7) Discourse taught through the use of humor. From the past to the present, the discourses of Luangpu Chah Subhaddo and Phra Rajabhavanavakom have social values because they play important roles in creating a peaceful society, namely 1) Buddhists get to understand the core of the Buddha’s teachings; 2) Giving rise to heir to the Dhamma both Thai and foreigners; 3) Giving rise to religious rites or Buddhist activities in the society; 4) Buddhism's spread both within and outside of the country; and 5) Giving rise to the volunteer mind in creating for society and preserving Buddhism.