GUIDELINES FOR LIVING PROMOTION BY PRINCIPLES OF BUDDHISM OF THE ELDERLY OF PEOPLE IN BAN WAN, NAM KHAM SUBDISTRICT, MUEANG SISAKET DISTRICT, SISAKET

Abstract

 The objectives of this research were 1) to study living according to Buddhist principles of the elderly of Ban Wan community, Nam Kham Subdistrict, Mueang SisaKet district, Sisaket Province 2) to find ways to promote living according to Buddhist principles of the elderly of Ban Wa community. Nam Kham Subdistrict, Mueang SisaKet district, Sisaket Province Use qualitative research from focus groups that provide important information. by interview Data were analyzed descriptively. The results of the study found that: 1. Living according to the principles of Buddhism of the elderly in Ban Wan. Living according to the principles of Buddhism. By embracing the principles of Buddhism and practicing them in daily life. It affected the quality of life of the elderly in Ban Wan community: 1) Physically, there was a push for the community to develop into a model village for health.  2) Mentally, the elderly feel satisfied with their roles. and follow the teachings of religion. 3) Social relations They had the characteristics of a warm family, the elderly are not lonely. And 4) environmental conditions There wer home improvements that were appropriate for the elderly. 2. Guidelines for promoting living according to Buddhist principles for the elderly at Ban Wan emphasize the importance of living according to Buddhist principles, consisting of 1) physical aspect, including (1.1) knowing the 4 principles of prayer (1.2) practicing mindfulness (1.3 ) Meditation practice (1.4) Chanting to maintain mindfulness to maintain health (1.5) Using the principles of meditation to care for health 2) Mental aspects include (2.1) Practicing meditation in living with others (2.2) Practicing thinking. Reasons for managing problems rationally. 3) Social relations, including (3.1) having 4 dharmas in one's heart (4 Brahmavihara), (3.2) sharing, (3.3) bringing oneself into harmony, and 4) environmental conditions by balancing life with dharma principles health.