AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON THE VALUE OF THE BUDDHIST ‘S CHANTING STANZAS TOWARD THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

Objective of this research report were to (1) Study history The origin of the prayers that appear in the Buddhist scriptures. (2) Study the prayers and prayer forms of the Buddhist countries in Asia. (3) Study the prayer and the values of Buddhism. Prayer for Thai society This Methodology was mixed methods, which uses the method of gathering and studying from researching documents and research (Documentary
Research) and focus group of experts and uses the Inductive Analysis method. Finding were as follows : The Buddhist ‘s Chanting Stanzas toward Thai Society that is (1) Valuable to the life development as to create faith and urge to create good. (2) Value in the development of intelligence is the prayer to make mind calm, and if considered by the prayer, it can build the intellect. (3) The value of studying the doctrine is to encourage the attention of the society to the teachings that appear in each of the chapters. (4) The value of mental development is that prayer is considered meditation. Mental peace can affect other actions.
(5) The value of social development is prayer. It is a community or social activity where places and rituals are organized. They come together to pray, which is an activity that contributes to the harmony of the community.