Rama stories of Cambodia (Ramakreti) : Analysis as Buddhist literature

Abstract

This academic article aims to study the Rama literature that appears in Khmer (Ramkerti) as Buddhist literature. The study found that the Khmer Rama story (Ramkerti) contains two Buddhist principles and teachings: 1.Tilakkhaṇa and 2.MaṅgalaSutta.                           The Tilakkhaṇa (three characteristics) explain the impermanence (Aniccatā), state of suffering (Dukkhatā), and soullessness (Anattatā) of all things. The Mangala Sutta explains how to behave in various matters to which things in this world could truly be considered blessings, such as Gratitude (Kataññutā), Abstention from sin (Virtī pāpā), Respect (Gāravo), Realization of Nibbana (Nibbāna-sacchikiriyā), Diligence in virtue (Appamāddo ca dhammesu), etc. The dharmas, Tilakkhaṇa and MaṅgalaSutta, that appear in the Rama                  tale bring prosperity to those who follow them.