BUDDHIST COMMUNICATION OF PREACHER TO ASSIT PEOPLE WHO FACED WITH COVID-19 CRISIS: THE CASE STUDY OF PREACHER IN KHAMSAKAESAENG DISTRICT, NAKHON RATCHASIMA
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The Buddhist communication, Preacher, Crisis, Buddhist principlesAbstract
This thesis aims to Buddhist communication of preacher to relieve people who faced with COVID-19 crisis. The case study of preacher in Kham Sakaesang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The research objectives are threefold: 1. To Examine the Roles of Buddhist Monks in Alleviating the Suffering of Villagers during the COVID-19 Crisis 2. To Investigate the Communication Methods and Buddhist Dharma Employed by Monks and Their Perceived Effectiveness in Alleviating Villagers' Suffering. 3. To Propose Guidelines for Enhancing the Communication of Buddhist Dharma by Monks to Alleviate the Suffering of Villagers during the COVID-19 Crisis. This research is Qualitative Research: In-Depth Interviews with Key Informants. This qualitative research employed in-depth interviews with key informants from three groups: 3 Buddhist propagation experts 7 monks engaged in Buddhist propagation in Kham Sakaesang District 7 villagers in Kham Sakaesang District. The content analysis process and the presentation of descriptive data:
Research Finding, The Buddhist communication of preacher to assit people who faced with COVID-19 crisis. The role of Buddhist monks in alleviating the suffering of villagers during the COVID-19 crisis, focusing on their specific actions: 1. Buddhist Monks as Spiritual Healers in Times of Crisis. 2. Buddhist Monks as Pillars of Public Welfare. The roles of Buddhist monks as both spiritual healers and public welfare providers are deeply interconnected and mutually supportive. This is particularly evident during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, when individuals and communities face both physical and emotional challenges. Buddhist monks' interconnected roles as spiritual healers and public welfare. Monks have fostered community cohesion and resilience by organizing virtual Dharma gatherings, encouraging social support networks, and promoting acts of kindness and compassion. This has strengthened communities' ability to cope with the crisis collectively. Finding: Buddhist Dharma spreaders play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the monastic community and the lay population, making the profound wisdom and practices of Buddhism accessible to all. In today's complex and diverse world, effective communication skills are essential for Dharma spreaders to fulfill their mission of alleviating suffering and promoting spiritual well-being are 1. The Sevenfold Path to Effective Communication 2. The terms could be interpreted as a list of qualities or virtues that are considered important or desirable. For example, sacca (truthfulness), tatha (reality), kala (timeliness), piya (kindness), attha (usefulness), ariyasacca (noble truths), sangkhawatthu (social harmony), and bala (strength). 3. Navigating the Digital Landscape: Effective Communication through LINE and Facebook. 4. Identifying and Engaging Receptive Audiences: A Strategic Approach for Dharma Spreaders. Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis: Empowering Dharma Spreaders to Alleviate Suffering. The communication elements outlined above are crucial for Dharma spreaders to consider and incorporate into their communication strategies. By carefully designing communication processes aligned with specific communication goals, Dharma spreaders can effectively alleviate suffering and promote well-being among those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The practical application of Dharma Communication, alleviating suffering and preserving Buddhism.
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