The First Garuda Museum and the Only One of ASEAN

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study the first Garuda Museum and the only one of ASEAN and the Garuda according to belief is prototype of empirical goodness. The Garuda Museum is collection of cultural heritage and stories of good deeds. Gratitude great honesty and sacrifice conservation continues good deeds It is source for learning. Cultivate good deeds, Through the display of the history of the Garuda in many dimensions and the display of the Royal Garuda. According to ancient Thai beliefs Garuda is believed to be the king of all birds. and is the vehicle of Lord Narai. Normally lives at Viman Chim Phli. It is in the form of half man, half eagle. Blessed with immortality weapon can destroy it. Even Indra's thunderbolt could only cause one of Garuda's feathers to fall off. Garuda or Garuda has many legends that have been passed down through the influence of religion for example, the Brahmin-Hindu religion believes that “Garuda” is semi-animal and is the divine vehicle of Lord Narayana. The great god who created everything on earth. Buddhism believes that “Garuda” is a half-bird god with great power and has been blessed with immortality weapon can destroy it. They live in the Himmapan forest in the area of Wiman Chimphli at the foot of Mount Phra Sumeru at the top of the mountain is the Tavadueng heaven where Lord Indra resides and some legends mention the supernatural powers of Garuda that it is popular It is absolute authority. It is medium of prosperity, protect can remove all mystical and occult qualities, the ghosts were afraid and did not dare to approach.