The Promoting Guideline for Social Well-Being According to Buddhist Principles of the Elderly School in Kokha Sub-District Municipality, Kokha District, Lampang Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the principles of social well-being according to Buddhist principles of the Elderly School in Kokha Sub-District Municipality, Kokha District, Lampang Province; 2) to propose the guideline for social well-being according to Buddhist Principles of the Elderly School in Kokha Sub-District Municipality, Kokha District, Lampang Province. This research is qualitative research and the tools are based on documentary study and in-depth interview of 24 key informants.

The data analysis is conducted by content analysis and conclusive research design.

The results of this research found that: The principles of social well-being according to the Buddhist principles in elderly schools are: dāna; to give for physical, social, emotional and intellectual happiness as; āmisadāna, providing the living allowance and various assistance, Dhammadāna, cultivating the mind to virtue, abhayadāna, building mind free from alliance and anger; 2) piyavācā, sweet and polite talk, pleasant to hear, suggesting things that are useful and reasonable; 3) atthacariyā, attitude of self-service and others; 4) Samānattatā, consistent self-orientation in learning.

To propose the guideline for social well-being according to Buddhist are: 1) to participate of the elderly; 2) to apply in daily life; 3) to recruit various knowers; 4) to promote morality and ethics;
5) to be continue; 6) to support budget. It can show the strength of unity invaluable potential and volunteer in community for development with participation in creative community development.