An Analysis Mental and Intellectual Empowerment Accordance to the Meditation Style of Somdajphrayanawachirodom (Wiriyang Sirindharo) of Will Power Institute at Jatawana Temple, Muang District, Lampang Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) to study the methods of teaching 2) to study the application method in everyday life of teaching 3) an analysis of mental and intellectual enhancement of meditation teacher's curriculum of Somdejphrayanawachirodom (Wiriyang Sirindharo) at Jatawana temple, Muang district, Lampang province. This is a qualitative study, with documentary study and in-depth interviews with 15 key informants. Data was analyzed by descriptive content.

The results of this research found that:

1. The teacher meditation course is designed to promote Dhamma education and Dhamma practice. There are six courses, namely 1) Ājāriyasa Samadhi (Intense Concentration) course 2) Chinnasa Samadhi course (Samadhi concentration) 3) Vidantasā Samadhi course (Splendid self-Training meditation) 4) Nirasa Samadhi meditation course (Meditation to cut anxiety) 5) Yuwasā Samadhi course (Meditation for youth) 6) Atthasa Meditation course (Meditation for maximum benefits).
2. The application of the meditation teacher curriculum in everyday life was based on three virtues, such as: 1) being kind to one another 2) being highly responsible 3) being reasonable. There are five benefits: (1) physical aspect (2) mental aspect (3) family aspect (4) social and community aspect (5) intellectual aspect.
3. An analytical study of mental and intellectual enhancement of meditation teacher curriculum. There are 12 benefits of meditation affection to performance of work as: 1) sleep well 2) get rid of disease 3) gain wisdom 4) prudence 5) suppress evil 6) relieve stress 7) having special happiness 8) making the heart gentle 9) repentant 10) finding a good path when dying 11) prospering 12) being charitable, which all come from strengthening the mind and wisdom with concentration.