THE BEGINNING OF BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES IN THE LANNA KINGDOM

Abstract

                The objective of this research were as follow 1) to study the basic information of Buddhism in the Lanna period 2) to study the beginning of the Buddhist scriptures in Lanna 3) to analyze the value of the Buddhist scriptures in Lanna. The results of the research showed that Buddhism in the Lanna period was very important. Monks in this period have brought knowledge of the importance of writing. and how to create alphabet back from Lanka. Development of oral tradition to be transmitted according to the alphabet therefore is the beginning of Buddhism in Thailand. Most of the Buddhist scriptures that appear in Thailand have developed from the Lanna. Lanna manuscripts are therefore the center for creating identity. The tradition of procuring and continuing the scriptures began as a tradition in the Lanna period.          All Buddhist scriptures copy project in line with the concept of the loss of religion in the future. Scripture creation therefore does not aim only as desired, but it is an important symbol by acting as a representative of the teachings of the Lord Buddha