Guidelines for Developing a Model Community Based on the Immunized Community to Seek Answers to Life's Questions Case Study: Ban Nong Yang Kham, Moo. 13, Kong Nang Subdistrict, Tha Bo District, Nong Khai Province

Abstract

This research addresses community life issues and approaches to community self-reliance. The objectives were to study community development approaches for finding answers to life's problems and to apply the knowledge-building process to development. Using qualitative research methods. This research examined documents, research data from religious leaders, in-depth interviews with 40 informants, and participant observation. The results of the study and data analysis revealed a collaborative process among community members, using local community knowledge management. This process leveraged the community's original beliefs (the unique community identity, which miraculously manifests itself, earning villagers respect and faith. For Ban Nong Yang Kham, these six items are Luang Por Inplang, Nong Leang Khae, the Golden Heron, the famous gong, the fragrant Bodhi leaf, and the ancient pagodas of the Lan Xang era temples). This was used to create the community's social imagination, driving projects and activities. Through community awareness-raising, the community gained acceptance and ownership of their shared activities, fostering a sense of participation and increasing participation. The community developed the ability to find solutions to community life problems through the integration of Buddhist innovation into livelihoods, fostering self-development, family, and community development, fostering knowledge and morality as immunity, and developing household careers through right livelihoods. Living according to Buddhist principles, observing the Five Precepts and Five Virtues fosters compassion, kindness, and a spirit of dedication, sacrifice, and cooperation. A key factor in seeking answers is building a spiritual foundation. Wat Champa Thong serves as a center for learning and development. Its leaders, monks, serve as the source of knowledge transfer for the local community. They lead the collection and creation of a community monitoring system, allowing everyone to inquire about community development, local wisdom, and traditions. This is the foundation of faith. Integrating the 27 principles of work of King Rama IX with the teachings of the Buddha promotes rapid development and enables the search for answers to all life's problems. Therefore, Ban Nong Yang Kham is well-positioned to serve as a center for local community development. It is well-positioned to work collaboratively with the community, preserve traditions, and culture for future generations. It is well-positioned to understand the community's natural resources, and foster excellent relationships with people, culture, traditions, and resources within the community.