Buddhism of Siam; Thailand; Sukhothai; Theravada; Sangha`s Act
摘要
A history of Buddhism is that of Thai nation. The institution of Nation, that of Buddhism and that of king is like "Trinity or Three in one" which depends on each others. Buddhism is not the national religion or state religion, but it came down to establish the independence of country, preserve it and product it since it`s inception. Buddhism mainly came to Kingdom of Siam is divided into two periods. Namely First Buddhism was brought to Suvannabhumi (at area around Nakon Pathom, about 60 kilometers south to Bangkok by Most Ven. Sona and Uttrara, the Dhammaduta supported by King Asoka, the Great. Secondly, the occurrence of Singhalese Buddhism was introduced to Sukhothai, the first capital city of Siam while the country come to unite. Buddhism in Siam bears same particular aspects such as king is always Buddhist and also support other faiths. The Thai Sangha follow Three Principles-Vinaya (discipline), Sangha`s Act and Thai customs. Every young boys use to spend some period in monastery as monks even a crown prince and king. At present time, Young boys and girls do not much interest in religion due to influence of westernized culture and consumerism. Buddhism is other faiths of foreign the challenges and it needs to adjust to region itself in order to make more benefit to all monks as whole.
