Natural Buddhist Farming and Sustainable Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of A Natural Farming Center Nong Bua Ban Subdistrict Rattanaburi District Surin Province

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study 1) the concept of natural Buddhist agriculture, 2) the concept of sustainable development, and 3) analyze the process of solving poverty problems using the principles of natural Buddhist agriculture: a case study of the Natural Agriculture Center. Nong Bua Ban Subdistrict Rattanaburi District Surin Province
Using documentary study methods, interviews and focus groups. Then present the descriptive analysis. The results of the study found that  1) The concept of natural Buddhist agriculture is an agricultural method that combines the principles of Buddhist teachings with natural farming. The goal is to create a balance between people and nature. and create sustainability for agriculture The important principles are as follows: Self-reliance: Reduce dependency on external factors such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides. and seeds that must be purchased every year By emphasizing the production of production factors such as compost, biological fertilizers, and seeds. Resource conservation: Take care of soil, water and forests. Using farming techniques that help reduce soil erosion. Efficient use of water and maintaining the balance of the ecosystem Safe food production: Produce food that is free from chemicals that are harmful to health. Emphasis is placed on the use of biological methods to control plant pests and diseases. Creating food security: Produce enough food to meet your own and community needs. By emphasizing the cultivation of a variety of crops and rotation. Having a calm mind: Farming with kindness, kindness, and mindfulness without harming the lives of animals and other living things. 2) The concept of sustainable development is a sustainable agricultural approach. that focuses on maintaining a balance between food production and environmental impacts and give importance to the conservation of natural resources Reduce the use of chemicals and create long-term food security There will be no impact on the ecosystem later. It is a way to create a balance between the economy, society and the environment without having an impact on the ecosystem later. It is about creating a balance between the economy, society and the environment.  3) Analyze the process of solving poverty problems using the principles of Buddhist natural agriculture: a case study of the Natural Agriculture Center. Nong Bua Ban Subdistrict Rattanaburi District Surin Province found that the farmer group in Nong Bua Ban Subdistrict Rattanaburi District Surin Province Surin can group together and create networks in many districts in the province. Makes a variety of products The agricultural group has worked together to develop those products to be of high quality, fresh, appetizing and has increased the value of the products under the brand "Bowon", which has received standard certification from Organic Thai Way or EarthSafe Standard Makes it possible to sell in department stores. This leads to an increase in income and being able to be self-reliant through agriculture.