Abstract

Due to long existing of Buddhism in Thailand, Buddhism might play an important role in developing special feature of Thai culture which is attractive and unique. As there are not so many researches on the development of Thai Society under the influences of Buddhism, this leads to the interest to explore this issue. The purpose of this study is to find out how did Buddhism help to develop Thai cultures.
This research is a qualitative research. The data were collected from Thai and English materials. They were studied and analyzed.

Abstract

Buddhism possesses the most effective practices through which to instruct all human beings how to live in society peacefully, happily and harmoniously. The best guidance comes from the teachings of the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. A useful source to guide such practices are the jātakas. As one part of his teachings, these are presented as reproaches on his disciples’ wrongdoings. In this paper, I will propose the use of jātakas as bedtime stories through which to build a firm Buddhist foundation in the minds of children.

Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

How to understand Buddhism today? It seems quite important to look back at the origin of Indian Buddhism to have a clear view of his path. Did Buddhism emerge has an independent and new religious scheme or rely on the ground of the Hindus? Is there several factors which contributed to the rise of the Indian buddhism? For that, we have to look back between 3000-1000 BC and the ancient civilization of the Indus Valley and the interactions with the Aryans, but also the brahmanical movement and the sramanas sect.