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                  The objectives of th is thesis are to critically exam ine the concept of Upadana found in Theravada Buddhism and its impact on modern Thai society. The main focus of the study would be centred on the meaning category and the relationship between Upadana and other
related concepts in Buddhism, its penalty and impact on Buddhist society, and the ways to learn or understand Upadana for eradicate them.

                  The result of the study fo und that Upadana in Theravad a Buddhism means clinging or attachment. Upadana in Th eravada Buddhism has four types: 1. Kamupadana (clinging to sensuality) 2. Ditthupada na (clinging to views) 3. Silabbatu padana (clinging to mere rule and ritual) 4. Attavadupadana (clinging to the ego-belief). In accordance to the relationship with other principle in Buddhism, Upadana can be seen in the following ways:
                  In the docrine of causes and conditions (Paticcasmuppada), Upadana comes into existence depending on various causes and conditions.

                  According to the principle of three char ecteristics (Tilakkhana), Upadana is subject to impermanence, suffering and selflessness, which are common to all beings.
                  For the four Noble truth (Ariyasacca), Upadana can be seen as the cause of suffering and it is one of defilements.

                  And, in the Five Aggregates (Panca-khandha), Five Aggregates are the clinging objects of Upadana which all human beings misunderstand in permanence of beings.
                  According to Buddhist scholars’ views, Upadana causes penalty and suffering in the present and in the future. It affects Buddhist societ y in several ways: such as impacts on belief,education, economy and politics, ways of lives and ecology.
                  The methods and ways to learning to eradicate Updana and to practice in accordance to the teaching of the Noble Eightfold Path (Atthangika-magga) and Four foundations of mindfulness. And, the cultivation of Eightfold Path has two important components: 1.Paratoghosa (hearing from other) 2. Yonisomanasikara (analytical reflection). After people have learnt and considered with wisdom and critical understandi ng the right. So they can eradicate Upadana at last and be able to achieve Nibbana, the supreme goal in Buddhism.