AN APPLICATION OF THE SÀRANIYADHAMMA PRINCIPLES TO IMPROVE BAN KOKKATHIN COMMUNITY, CHALERM PHRA KIAIT, NAKHON SI THAMMARAT PROVINCE

Abstract

The research article aimed 1) To study the concept of life quality development of the Ban Ban Kokkathin Community, Chalerm Phra Kiat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 2) To investigate the principles of the Sàraniyadhamma Principles in Buddhist scriptures, and 3) To apply the principles of the Sàraniyadhamma Principles in the quality of life improvement of the Ban the Ban Ban Kokkathin Community, Chalerm Phra Kiat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. This is a qualitative research from the study of field study documents to collect reliable data and in-depth interviews with 20 monks, community leaders and representatives of the people. The results of the research found that 1) Quality of life refers to positive sides of life quality in terms of having a good physical, mental, social and environmental well-being that can appropriately meet basic human needs without causing problems for oneself or society and leading to a good and balanced life 2) The Sàraniyadhamma is a principle that creates awareness, reminds one to appreciate the value and importance of the principles of Dhamma that must be applied in life in order to develop, improve and apply them. This is done by taking the principles that one has practiced and achieved good results and spreading them, sharing them and passing them on to those close to them, and encouraging fellow human beings in society to follow them and 3) An Application Of The Sàraniyadhamma Principles To Improve Ban Kokkathin Community has enabled them to elevate their economic status to a higher level than before, to build a future for themselves, and to cooperate in economic matters, resulting in sufficient income to cover expenses. The Saraniyadhamma principles are therefore principles that promote coexistence within households, communities, and society, namely, to show friendliness and goodwill to community members, both publicly and privately, by willingly helping with various activities, both directly and indirectly, by helping with various transactions with physical and mental strength, with kindness and kind speech.