GUANYIN: THE BACKGROUND OF FAITH AND RITUAL’S OF BAN-SUNTHORNON COMMUNITY YAN TA KHAO SUB-DISTRICT YAN TA KHAO DISTRICT TRANG PROVINCE THAILAND

Abstract

          The purposes of this research were to study the background of faith and Ritual’s about Guanyin of Ban-Sunthornon Community. Study to The problem of Beliefs and Ritual’s about Guanyin of Ban-Sunthornon Community. And study to Guidelines for promoting Beliefs and Ritual’s about Guanyin of Ban-Sunthornon Community Yan Ta Khao Sub-District Yan Ta Khao District Trang Province Thailand. Using qualitative research methodology. The research found that 1. Develop your Beliefs and Rituals about Guanyin found that the Background of faith about Guanyin Elders told a legend about Guanyin that Guanyin was Originally the daughter of the City Lord of the Qing Lin Kingdom. She was a beautiful woman that was a target for all princes, But she did not wish to have a mate. Until the cause of being deported from the city Still, he was always threatened by his father. Until the father fell seriously ill and incurable. Her daughter knew the above. Therefore relinquished both eyes and arms To be used as a medicine for the treatment of the father until recovering from the illness She is therefore called a person of mercy, selflessness and gratitude until the respect and faith of the general public. Even Ban-Sunthornon Community has been influenced by belief and inherited until the present time 2. The problems Beliefs and Rituals about Guanyin found that 1) In the age of prosperity, the modernization of the medical system has been a problem that has decreased dependence on Guanyin. 2) Lack of interest in inheritance from generation to generation 3) Different belief systems may lead to family conflicts and less family relationships 4) As a result of the strict precepts of Guanyin, which is often difficult to follow. 3. Guidelines for promoting Beliefs and Rituals about Guanyin found that 1) The promotion of the psyche Family institutions should be promoted to build relationships or seek out family activities. 2) Promotion of succession Should start by spreading it to people near you And gradually spread to the outside group And cultivate ideas for future generations to recognize the importance. 3) Promote family relationships. The feelings of the family must be considered primarily. 4) Social promotion. Should encourage people in society to share and learn On issues related to beliefs and rituals more.