The Trisikkha (or Threefold Training) principles that promote the development of learner competencies.

Abstract

The relationship between the principle of Trisikkha (The Threefold Training) in Buddhism and the development of learner competencies in the 21st century, which is an era of rapid technological and social change. Therefore, developing learners to possess appropriate knowledge, skills, and attributes is a crucial mission of education. The principle of Trisikkha comprises Sīla-sikkhā (Training in Morality/Discipline), Samādhi-sikkhā (Training in Concentration/Mental Development), and Paññā-sikkhā (Training in Wisdom), which can foster the complete competence of learners in terms of thinking, practical action, and mental/spiritual well-being. It serves as a guideline for creating quality learners who are "good people, capable people, and happy people" according to Thai educational goals and is linked to the learners' experience.

The teacher serves as the designer of the learning process that encourages learners to think and actively engage in practice/action. In this context, the Buddhist approach can be effectively applied in Social Studies learning management to enhance learner competencies. Specifically, through the integration of the Buddhist principles of the Three Successes (Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā) as an overall educational strategy covering speech, action, and thought. And since Trisikkha is a crucial educational principle, Phra Rajavoramuni (Prayudh Payutto) emphasized that "the mission of educational institutions is to train individuals at all three levels: Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā."

In order for the development of teaching models based on the Trisikkha principle by teachers to achieve maximum success according to the stated goal, it is necessary to appropriately apply the Trisikkha principle in conjunction with teaching and learning going forward. he Trisikkha principle means the Dharma principle (teaching) to be practiced as a step-by-step self-training process that fosters growth and development, comprising the practices of Sīla, Samādhi, and Paññā that should be studied. These are the fundamental practices for study, which involve training the body, speech, mind, and wisdom.