PROMOTION OF THE SANGAHAVATTHU PRINCIPLE FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE BAN NAM DAM COMMUNITY PULO PUYO SUBDISTRICT, NONG CHIK DISTRICT, PATTANI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper are to 1) study the concept of the strength of the Ban Nam Dam community Pulopuyo subdistrict, Nongchik district, Pattani province 2)  study the Sangahavatthu  Principle in the Buddhist scriptures, and, 3) promotion of the Sangahavatthu Principle for the Strength of the Ban Namdam community Pulopuyo subdistrict, Nongchik district, Pattani province. It is qualitative research in which data was collected by in-depth interview 20 people. In terms of data analysis and conclusion, obtained data were analyzed, synthesized, concluded, and presented in the form of descriptive way. 

          Findings were as follows: 1. The concept of a strong community is a community that has the ability to be self-reliant and solve problems effectively. Community members are united and able to cope with changes very well. 2. The principles of Sangahavatthu are Buddhist dhamma to creating harmony, consisting of four principles: 1) Dana almsgiving, 2) Piyavaca is beautiful and useful words, 3) Atthachariya is useful behavior, 4) Samanattata is the constant placement of oneself which is the guide to peace. 3. Promotion of the Sangahavatthu Principle for the Strength of the Ban Namdam community Pulopuyo subdistrict, Nongchik district, Pattani province can solve the problems of sacrifice, communication, volunteerism and placement (in the community) with high quality by making people in the community know how to share and help develop communication to be polite and understand each other. Reduce conflicts and encourage everyone to take serious action to help each other. Volunteerism in the community makes people in the community know how to behave appropriately. That leads to a strong and sustainable community.