Guidelines for Buddhadhamma to Create a Peaceful Community Through the 'Bor-Wor' Way in Thung Mon Subdistrict, Prasat District, Surin Province DOI:

Abstract

This research aims to: 1. study the current state of the 'Bor-Wor' Way community in Thung Mon Subdistrict, Prasat District, Surin Province; 2. investigate Buddhist principles for peaceful the 'Bor-Wor' Way communities; and 3. explore ways to apply Buddhist principles to create peaceful communities through the 'Bor-Wor' Way in Thung Mon Subdistrict, Prasat District, Surin Province. This study uses a qualitative research design, collecting data through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 30 participants, including monks, local politicians, village headmen, government officials, and local religious and cultural scholars. and the presentation of descriptive-analytical data.                 The research found that 1. The community of Thung Mon Subdistrict faces two major challenges: natural disasters and behavioral issues. These two pervasive problems have created socioeconomic vulnerabilities. However, the emerging strength of the 'Bor-Wor' Way model is now driving a powerful and cohesive effort to address these issues. 2. The Threefold Training, consisting of Morality (Sīla), Concentration (Samādhi), and Wisdom (Paññā), is a pivotal principle. This framework directly corresponds to the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, serving as the essential core for creating an environment conducive to a community's journey toward peace. 3. The application of Buddhist principles for a peaceful community following the 'Bor-Wor' Way in Thung Mon has focused on strengthening the collaborative mechanisms among the village, temple, and state. The temple serves as the central hub for driving various activities to tangibly reduce community problems. Examples include reducing funeral-related debt through the “No Debt, No Suffering at Funerals” concept, promoting road safety via the “Merit-filled Route, Safe Community” project, and integrating multi-sectoral cooperation to prevent and solve drug problems sustainably.