Belief in Garuda in Theravada Buddhism That Affects Thai Society

Abstract

This article is a study of the belief in Garuda in Theravada Buddhism that affects Thai society. Garuda in Theravada Buddhism refers to a type of lower deity. Living in the palace of Simpli Eat Naga as food It is under the rule of Thao Wirunhok. Garuda was born from a human being who made merit mixed with delusion. The delusion that killing animals is not sinful Karma caused him to be born as Garuda. Garuda is born by spontaneous birth, born in the womb, born in the egg, born in the ashes. Garuda's residence is the Himmapan forest Foothills of Mount Sineru and the fourth level of heaven Maharajika Garuda's shape It has a sharp beak. He is half human, half bird, has long wings, and has a large body. fly fast in the air When flying there will be a storm. and is an enemy of Naga. The role and duty of the Garuda is the protector of Buddhism Help good people Have humility and hold the truth. Garuda and Lord Buddha are related. Because he had been born as a Garuda in the past. As for the belief in Garuda in Theravada Buddhism that affects Thai society. That is, most Thai people have learned about Garuda's influence from characters, Jataka literature, and Theravada Buddhist literature. is Khaki literature Tribhumlok Winitchai and worldly principles Some Thai people have learned about Garuda's influence. It comes from paintings in various temples and Thai architecture, symbolically depicting Garuda carrying Mount Meru.