The Process of Cultural Artist Mind Create on Buddism in Thai Society

Abstract

The Arts and Cultures  are divided as architecture, sculpture, mural and festival. They are the values of Buddhist Study, moral study and handicraft study. The Buddhist study will show knowledge of faith, Dhamma, science and arts, the arts and cultures translating Dhamma. The moral values  will show respect and practical ways to the arts and cultures   showing Triple-Gem. It avoids un-proper behavior to the Triple-Gem. The handicraft study builds impulsion to the architecture, sculpture, mural and festivals including conservation of the festivals being the root from Buddhism.

Phitsanulok, there are the completely original architectures. That is Wat Phrasiratanamahadhat as a royal temple. This was built by the king Lithai of ancient Sukhothai. The king determines plan to build according to Sangha discipline and reproduction in Buddha’s work.  The king built Buddhinaraj Hall. Its face turns to the West. The Nan river passes Buddhinaraj Hall showing  the richness of many people and surrounded by square hall for the placing of Buddha’s followers more than 500. In the square hall, it is placed a big stupa loading the Buddha’s tooth relic showing the construction of king.