Forms of Enhancing the Happiness According to Buddhism of the Community of Ban Eiak Temple, Don Dai Subdistrict, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) study the health problems 2) study the health promotion process 3) study and analyze the health promotion model according to Buddhism in the community of Wat Ban Eiak, Don Fai subdistrict, Mae Tha district, Lampang province. It is mixed method research. The quantitative method had 202 participants. The semi-structured interview method had 12 participants, and 8 participants in the focus group discussion.

The results of this research found that:

1. The health problems of the community: 38.72 percent of the sample were stressed, had unbalanced income, paid monthly installments for equipment, had debts, worked too hard, lacked job security, 20.91 percent were addicted to intoxicants, cigarettes, and drugs, 36.28 percent were addicted to gambling, and 13.32 percent were addicted to nightlife.
2. The process of enhancing the health of the community: Provide people with additional jobs, provide training to enhance knowledge, improve soil, increase productivity, the government sector provides support to various occupational groups in the community, and solves drug problems. Cooperation is provided by government officials and community leaders.
3. The model for promoting health according to the Buddhist principles of the Ban Eiak Temple community, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province assemble with 1) Kaya-bhavana: Consuming on the basis of sufficiency, consuming all 5 food groups, keeping the body clean, having annual health check-ups, and creating a hygienic environment 2) Sila-bhavana: Keeping the precepts, building good relationships, preserving local culture, and behaving according to the lines of society 3) Citta-bhavana: Providing meditation practice, providing a place to relieve stress, and providing library services 4) Pañña-bhavana: Providing training to develop wisdom, promoting learning about health enhancement, knowing how to control risk factors, and following news about enhancing holistic health.