The Innovation Annotation of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu of the Peaceful Community in the Gulf of Bandon Suratthani Province

Abstract

This study adopted mixed methods research design using quantitative and qualitative methods. The research areas included Chaiya District, Phunphin District, Mueang Surat Thani District, Kanchanadit District and Tha Chang District in Surat Thani Province. The purposive sampling method was adopted in sample selection. The research tools were questionnaires, interview forms and annotated bibliography forms. Data was analyzed using an instant computer program. The statistics used in the research were percentage, mean and standard deviation. The qualitative research data was collected from the study of documents and interviews. The open-ended questions were adopted in analyzing the content. Subsequently, the results were narrated in descriptive writing in order to develop and create innovative annotated bibliography of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu to strengthen peaceful communities around Ban Don Bay. The study found that Buddhadasa Bhikkhu doctrines were adopted in managing fishery resources around Ban Don Bay to strengthen peaceful society. The doctrines to strengthen peaceful society and solve problems for living included “Without morality, the world will collapse”, “If today is right, don’t be afraid of tomorrow”, “I and Mine”, and “Ego”. According to the questionnaires responded to by 120 people, the result was at a high level with an average of 4.34 overall. The most favored issue was adopting the Buddhadasa Bhikkhu doctrine to strengthen peaceful society with an average of 4.58. According to the study of managing fishery resources around Ban Don Bay to strengthen peaceful society, it was found that a public area management should be planned and its stakeholders including businesspersons and local fishermen should participate in the management of areas around Bandon Bay.
Keywords: Innovative, Annotation, Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, Peaceful, Communities around Ban Don Bay