The thai word chedi employed to indicate a stupa shrins is derived from the Pali term, Chetiya, meaning a tumulus, mound grave, or funeral pyre. In ancient times, this appellation refered a hillock raised over the remains of a deceased person. In the Mahaparinibana Sutta, it is mentioned that such a funeral cairn suitable for only four typer of individuals, for example: the historical Buddha ; the Buddha who do not preach the Dhamma; outstanding followers of the Buddha