Culture beliefs about the fireball traditions of Isan people

Abstract

This article aims to study the culture, beliefs and traditions of the Isan people of the Isan people called "Bun Bung Fai" or "Boon Duean Hok". Which can be summarized as 2 reasons 1) It is the month that is the day of the birth of "Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death" The main elements in this sixth month of merit Therefore relate to Buddhism. "Fireballs" are the virtues of the Buddha's worship, as can be seen from the Isan literature "Pha Daeng-Nang Ai" That has appeared on the merit of the Rocket Festival for the first time on the full moon of the 15th lunar month 6 and the story of "Phaya Khan Kak" Which appears to be the legend of the Northeastern Jataka that tells the past life of the Lord Buddha as a Bodhisattva. 2) It is the time when the northeast people are about to enter the rice planting season. And beyond the sixth month, which is the seventh month, is the month that the Isan people have to feed the spirits, such as Ghost Grandpa, because the northeastern people used to practice Ghostism, such as "Ghost Elves" before then, Worshiping ghosts with fireballs is not uncommon because "fire" is an object used as an element of worship called "Amistan". There are flowers, joss sticks, candles, fragrances and oils. Spiritualism in Brahmanism and Buddhism, therefore have a relationship based on the nature of rainwater until before the rituals and fireball activities, Fireball Bun according to the understanding of Isan people means fireworks that are proportional to suitability for use. Both to the sky And the point of loud noise etc. For this reason, there is a worshiping ceremony for the elves because it shows respect or signal to the elves. And plays a role in the combined lifestyle of the elves and finally worshiping the Lord Buddha.