THE INSPIRATION

The researcher wished to make merit to the late King Rama IX in October of 2017. The wish was granted in the form of an opportunity to be ordained as a monk in the motherland of Buddhism under the great tree of knowledge within a few days. I was given the Buddhist name “Paneeta Bodhi” after being ordained by Phra Dhamma Bodhi Vongsa, the abbot of Wat Thai Bodhigaya. I had the great fortune of learning from Phra Kru Nikhrot Bun Ya Kon and Phra Kru Udom Bodhivides while I was there. My spirit was overcome with faith as a result of their teachings.

Upon my return to Thailand, I yearned to continue my studies at the doctoral level in the field of Art & Design, with Buddhism as the central focus of my study.