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Influences of Buddhism on the Festivals of the Ta’ang Ethnic Group in Myanmar |
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Ven. U Vinayapala (著)
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Phramaha Somphong Khunakaro (著)
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Mahatthanadull, Sanu (著)
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The Journal of the International Association of Buddhist Universities
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| Volume | v.11 n.1 |
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| Date | 2018 |
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| Pages | 73 - 89 |
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| Publisher | International Association of Buddhist Universities |
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| Publisher Url |
http://www.iabu.org/
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| Location | Thailand [泰國] |
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| Content type | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Note | Author affiliation: International Buddhist Studies College Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University |
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| Keyword | Buddhism; Festivals; Ta’ang; Palaung |
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| Abstract | This is a qualitative research that has three objectives, namely, 1) to study the historical and geographical background of Ta’ang community in Myanmar, 2) to study Buddhism in Ta’ang community in Myanmar, and 3) to analyze the infl uence of Buddhism on the festivals of Ta’ang Ethnic Group Ta’ang in Myanmar. This article touches upon the history and geography of Myanmar, examines the origin of Palaung or Ta’ang community, and includes a brief explanation on the Ta’ang’s geographic background. Concerning the history of Myanmar, the researcher will describe two historical periods of the country: Daung and Bagan. The researcher will show the origin and different branches of Ta’ang from a historical perspective, and further describe the special features of Buddhism in Ta’ang community. In particular, the origin of Bud-dhism, the beginning of Yuan Buddhism, types of Myanmar Saṇgha, the characteristics of Buddhism in Ta’ang region, and the doctrines of Buddhism that are practiced in the Ta’ang community will be described. In the fi nal part of the study, the researcher will analyze the infl uence of Buddhism on the festivals such as New Year festival, Vassa festival, Pavarana Festival, Thadinguyt festival, and Lucknii festival celebrated in Ta’ang community of Shan State in Myanmar. |
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| Table of contents | Introduction 74
Historical and Geographical Background of Ta’ang Community in Myanmar 75
Origin of Ta’ang 76
Buddhism in Ta’ang Community in Myanmar 76
MainNikāyas of the Ta’ang Community 77
Sudhammā Nikāya 78
Yuan Nikāya 78
The Buddhist Doctrine Practiced in Ta’ang Community 80
Buddhist Five Precepts 80
Kamma and Rebirth 81
The Triple Gem 81
Influences of Buddhism on Festivals of Ta’ang Ethnic Group in Myanmar 82
Influences of Buddhism on New Year Festival 82
Influences of Buddhism on Vassa Festival 83
Influences of Buddhism on Thadingyut Festival 83
Influences of Buddhism on Luckni Festival 84
Influences of Buddhism on Ta’ang Culture 85
Influences of Buddhism on Education 86
Influences of Buddhism on Ta’ang Traditional Beliefs 86
Conclusion 88 |
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| ISSN | 19068190 (P) |
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| Created date | 2021.08.04 |
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