Buddhist Power for Elderly Happiness : The Buddhist Integrated Model to Enhancement of Elderly Empowerment for the Elderly Schools in Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

This research article contains to : 1. Study the enhancement of elderly empowerment based on Buddhist principles. 2. Present Buddhist Power for Elderly Happiness : The Buddhist Integrated Model to Enhancement of Elderly Empowerment for the Elderly Schools. This research is a qualitative multiple case study utilizing documentary research, participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions. Data was collected from purposively selected informants and analyzed by synthesizing issues according to the objectives. Findings include:
1) Enhancement of Elderly Empowerment: This is achieved by applying Buddhist principles in conjunction with the World Health Organization’s empowerment principles. This includes: - Health empowerment through âyussa-dhamma: things conducive to long life and Tilakkhana or the Three Characteristics principles. - Participation empowerment through Sangahavatthu: bases of social solidarity and Sàraniyadhamma: states of conciliation principles. - Security empowerment through Sappāya or : beneficial or advantageous conditions and Pañcasīla or the Five Precepts.
2) Buddhist Power for Elderly Happiness: The Buddhist Integrated Model to Enhancement of Elderly Empowerment for the Elderly Schools in Chiang Mai Province to create six types of happiness for the elderly, encompassing: - Physical well-being - Mental well-being - Community well-being - Public well-being - Environmental well-being and - Moral well-being.
Buddhist Power for Elderly Happiness, this model promotes holistic well-being, both physically and mentally, and Elderly Empowerment for seniors. Additionally, it fosters happiness and moral development, enabling meaningful coexistence within society.