Abstract
Southeast Asian Stupas contains Buddhist iconography having rich symbolism. The symbolism of Buddhist stupa (or chedi) is a kind of arts illustration of Buddha’s intelligence, and it also contains the intricate man-land relationship locally. Localization occurred on the architecture of stupas thereby the indigenous knowledge influenced the symbolism of the traditions of stupas that originated from India. Hence, this paper is dedicated to exploring the relationship between the symbolism of Phra That Phanom and the local ethnoecology. By combining the years of fieldwork experience and the related ethnoecological theories, the symbolism of Phra That Phanom and the regional man-land relationship could be interpreted in an innovative perspective. In the end, a comprehensive analysis about Mahabhuta symbolism of Phra That Phanom will be conducted to test the paper’s demonstration.
Highlights
THE LITERATURE REVIEW OF PHRA THAT PHANOM’S PAST AND PRESENT 1.1 The Background of Phra That Phanom before the Buddhist EraPhra That Phanom is a typical stupa in Lan Xang style located in present Wat Phra That Phanom in Nakorn Phanom Province of Thailand
On the basis of the brief review above, the Mahabhuta symbolism of Phra That Phanom is helpful to research the relation between Buddhism and natural elements that influenced the formation of regional ethnoecology
The research of the relationship of Mahabhuta and symbolism of Phra That Phanom answered an interesting question about ethnoecology as Mayoury and Pheuiphanh Ngaosrivathana did about a similar issue in Lan Na, Sipsong Panna, Laos, and The staffs in Wat (Thai) Isan
Summary
THE LITERATURE REVIEW OF PHRA THAT PHANOM’S PAST AND PRESENT 1.1 The Background of Phra That Phanom before the Buddhist Era. Phra That Phanom and other antique Lan Xang style stupas in Thai Isan are important Buddhist heritages to research Tai ethnoecology. The symbolism of Phra That Phanom is a great significant perspective to the collaborative research and comprehensive analysis of the relationship between religion and natural environment of Tai communities inhabiting along the Mekong River basin. It helps to improve the historical-cultural coherence and connectivity of the Tai studies in Mekong region
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