Model of Buddhist Community Development of Ban Nanoi, Nanoi District, Nan Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research article was: 1) to study the history and development of Ban Nanoi, Nanoi District, Nan Province; 2) to study the development concept in line with Buddhism of Ban Nanoi, Nanoi District, Nan Province; and 3) to propose a development model of Ban Nanoi, Nanoi District, Nan Province. This research employed a qualitative approach, using in-depth interviews with 11 key informants. The data were analyzed using descriptive content analysis.

The research revealed that: 1) history and development, Ban Na Noi was an old village. It used to be the location of the Na Noi District Office. Most of the population worked in agriculture. They lived a self-sufficient lifestyle. They lived peacefully, harmoniously, and help each other. 2) development concept in line with Buddhism, Ban Na Noi promoted people in terms of self-sufficiency, mindfulness and meditation, living according to the middle path according to the teachings of the Lord Buddha, having love and compassion, and observed the Five Precepts. 3) model of Buddhist community development of Ban Nanoi, Nanoi District, Nan Province, there were 4 aspects: 1) Technology aspect: Ban Na Noi Community should be technological advancements to meet the basic human factors, such as production technology, information literacy, and public utilities. 2) Economic aspect: Ban Na Noi Community should have economic stability, allowing people in the community to sustain their own lives and families, and have self-sufficiency in consumption. 3) Ethics aspect: People in Ban Na Noi community must have faith in self-reliance, have a spirit of development, aim to build a strong community, and have basic ethics and morality. 4) Social aspect: Ban Na Noi community had community leaders and village committees who coordinate for community development based on the principle of community participation as the main factor.