Parivaskamma in Thai- Isan society from the past to the present

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present the Parivaskamma into the Isan Thai society from the past to the present. Practicing past karma is an individual matter with the aim of purifying oneself from impurities. Relief from serious offenses that have many penalties: Direct Sangkhadises offense Monks who are in retreat themselves will retreat from mingling with the group and live alone in a quiet place for the effect of freeing themselves from their sins. There is punishment for monks who enter the retreat and conduct themselves clearly outside the framework of the Dhamma and Vinaya. and there were no other rituals such as Brahmin ordination. Phutthaphisek and exorcism, etc., of past religious practices in Isan Thai society. This is clearly different from the current period of initiation. Because at present it will be a form of traditional merit making done as a group. There is more than one purpose. Both want to be relieved of serious offenses and want to provide knowledge in the practice of Dhamma and discipline. and meditation for monks and interested citizens. There are public relations for monks as well as the public to come and participate in this merit-making ceremony as much as possible. As a result, it will be a force in sustaining and spreading Buddhism even more widely. There are no penalties. It's a compromise. Compromise between each other There are other ceremonies such as the Brahmin ordination ceremony. Buddhist consecration and exorcism rituals are involved. As a result, the purpose of entering the Parivaskamma has changed as seen today.