An Analytical Study of Buddhadamma Appeared Buddhist Literature on Mahavibaka

Abstract

The objectives of this research were (1). to study the history and important of Buddhist Lanna literature of Dhamma Mahavipaka towards livelihood of Lanna people, This research (2). To aualytical study Buddha Dhamma principle appeared on Buddhist Lanna literlature (3).and also to study values of Buddhist Lanna literature on Dhamma Mahavipaka There were studied both document and field work. The data collecttion is used In-depth Interview.      

The result of research was found that the Buddhist Lanna literature of Mahavipaka on Dhamma Mahavipaka was the local literature on Buddhism that was resulted from wisdom of Buddhist philosopher. It had had writing the literatur which emphasized the Dhamma principle, belief and trust in Buddhism by mixing conduct with livelihood of  Lanna peple, who revere to sin or any evils because Buddhism had absorbed in their mind for long time ago. Buddhism has been origin of the faith of people until it is creative the inspiration to create the achievement on Buddhist literature. It may be said that literature entitle Mahavipaka is important part for transmitting teaching principle and way to practice according with Dhamma principle in Buddhism. Buddhist monk is transmitted by passing literature and this thing is brought to belief that is creative learning society about Karmma (action) and Vipaka (result of action), conducting oneself following of morals. The result of action is shown gratitude to helper by teaching in form of Dhamma scripture.                     

The Dhamma principles appeared in Dhamma Mahavipaka of Lanna people were found that there were four aspects as follows by giving, observing the precepts, mental development and the threefold training consist morality, concentration and wisdom.  Dhamma Mahavipaka was communication on morality, ethic of villager level. The language using was the local language that listener could be deeply understanding in Dhamma principle and understood the Dhamma teaching that was nature that how to do will be got that thing.  Although that Karma will be not give results immediately but that result of a bad Karma will be followed  them in every existence as long as the human is still alive in cycle of rebirth                         

The value of, Buddhist Lanna literature on Dhamma Mahavipaka towards for livelihood of Lanna people was found that Dhamma Mahavipaka had concerned with livelihood of Lanna people in last time of life or hard patient. If they invite Buddhist monks come to teach Dhamma Mahavipaka for the patient, it means that the hard patient will be not dead. It is made people in society learning about the truth of life and they will have to maintain for no negligence. These beliefs are deeped in Lanna society. The beliefs, faiths of people in Dhamma Mahavipaka have not only inherited Dhamma principle on Buddhism by pass the local literature but also made people in society fear form unwholesome deed.