Guidelines for promoting a lifestyle based on the Five Ennobling Virtues for the people of Ban Don Chad, Nong Yai Sub-district, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

         This research article aimed : (1) to study the principles of the Five Ennobling Values in Theravada Buddhism, (2) to study the way of life according to the principles of the Five Ennobling Values of the people of Ban Don Chad, Nong Yai Sub-district, Phon Thong District, Roi Et Province, and (3) to propose guidelines for promoting the use of the principles of the Five Ennobling Values in the people's daily life. Theresearch used a qualitative method. The sample consisted of 20 people from Ban Don Chad, Village No. 8 and Village No. 14, who were purposively selected by specifying the age of 20 years and above, divided into males and females, with 5 people from each village. The research instruments consisted of semi-structured interviews and field observations. Data were analyzed by content analysis. The research results showed that there were 6 guidelines for promoting a lifestyle based on the Five Ennobling Virtues based on the Five Ennobling Virtues : (1) promotion through education, (2) support from the government sector, (3) using media and technology for dissemination, (4) promotion through religious and community organizations, (5) creating good role models, and (6) promotion from families. The findings indicate that promoting the principles of the Five Ennobling Virtues at the community level requires cooperation among families, communities, religious institutions, the government sector, and modern technology.