A Study of Heet Sibsong as the Factor to Support the Principle of Saraniyadhamma of Phoechai Community in Muang District Nongkhai Province

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the concept of Saraniyadhamma in Buddhism 2) to study the beliefs and the importance of Heet Sibsong tradition and 3) to analyze Heet Sibsong Tradition as the factors to support the principle of Saraniyadhamma of Phoechai Community, Muang Distract, Nongkhai Province. This Research was the qualitative research and by using the methodology of depth- interview and reporting the results of research as descriptive analysis. The results showed that the concept of Sarananiyadhamma in Buddhism were considered as the Six practical principles that to insert the significant concept inside the three categories, that is, 1) to be loving-kindness emphasizing the love, wishes, namely, to wish the others to be happy by dedicating the spirit of friendship and to perform the benefits for the people in society 2) to have the precepts to preserve ones’ physical and verbal behaviors and to live in the regulation and discipline, not to be loathsome of people and 3) to understand in the right way or Right Understanding resulting from good friendship and the right consideration from the Systemic attention until resulting in the unity of people. The beliefs and the significance of Heet Sibsong tradition towards the Phoechai community, Muang District, Nongkhai Province were found that in the territory of the Sub-district itself, people have performed Heet Sibsong festivals for a long time. by the Buddhist monks and folk scholars. The Heet Subsong tradition as the factor to promote Saraniyadhamma in the territory of the community. The merit-making ceremony related to concept and ideal will promote the right view along with one’s fellows that result in the love and unity in accordance with the principle of Saraniyadhnna.