Buddhist Ethics and Contemporary Social Problems: A Case Study of Sufficiency Economy in Chanpane Community, Khok Ma Sub-district, Prakhon Chai District, Buriram Province

Abstract

Integration of Buddhist Ethics and Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, in the development of Ban Chan Phen Community, Khok Ma Sub-district, Prakhon Chai District, Buriram Province in accordance with the standard of stable family. Even in the midst of changes in external factors that threaten to destabilize the family all the time. But Buddhist ethics and the philosophy of sufficiency economy can be applied as risk immunity. Both principles enable families to hedge against risks. Families can distinguish, manage problems and risks appropriately, can be a shield against various risks, create stability because it is cultivated from thought to wisdom. It also creates protection for both knowledge and virtue, therefore living with wisdom, leading to the creation of a family atmosphere that creates a feeling of warmth, safety and trust among family members. Mutual tolerance, family integrity, collaboration, trust, family ties and support.