Abstract:
The research objective of this 4 reasons. 1. To study the Buddhist civilization and link the language and literature of Thailand in the Mekong region. 2. To study the Buddhist civilization and its associated beliefs and rituals of Thailand in the Mekong region. 3. To study the civilization and link the Buddhist traditions and culture of Thailand in the Mekong region. 4. To study and analyze the path of civilization and link the Buddhist way of life in Thailand Mekong. This research study is a hybrid, using both qualitative and quantitative. In a qualitative study of relevant documents and interviewed key informants. The monk, Professional And community leaders and a total of 21 monks/priests and interviewed Laotian 2 monks. Analysis using inductive in quantitative data collection questionnaire from a sample of 400 people from 8 districts of the Mekong River.Analysis was by descriptive and
inferential statistics.
The research found that
1. Language and literature the study found that religious language in various localities, throughout central basin is minimal and tends to disappear. But the priest was also studied in order to study Pali and Buddhist teachings. In the literature, Buddhism and folk literature. Monk also be taught in a way. However, these literary societies often led by traditional forms of entertainment.
2. Beliefs and rituals found that people in the Mekong delta have faith in Buddhism is very high. It is expressed by the religious ceremony, although it is believed that the guardian angels of ancestor spirits ancestors mingled with them. This belief is often inserted into Buddhism is always. In the ritual, the people in the Mekong opinions vary somewhat according to local authorities.
3. Traditions and culture found that faith in Buddhism is the main cause of ritual, made subsequent to become a great tradition.It is considered to be charitable the traditions of Buddhism, then. People in the central basin provides a superstition that exists in the area since ancient times. Adopting today's youth culture of the West and not paying attention to culture as much.
4. Civilization and the path to the Buddhist way of life in Thailand Mekong. Both Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism that came to many central Mekong route. From the patronage of the king of the kingdom. The introduction of cultural aspects into it. Traditionally, people in the region, respect phantoms already. The public embraced Buddhism to blend with the traditional rituals are always respected. Make Buddhism in this region are very attached to traditional beliefs are.