Journal of Thammawat

Health Promotion Through Meditation Therapy Based on Buddhism

Phrakhruphawanapunyakhun Suphakon Yathanat (Author) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This academic article discusses the use of meditation therapy as an attempt to solve health problems in order to train the mind to have strength that can be applied in both physical and mental health promotion dimensions. Amidst the context of people's lives in today's society that must face various problems that were affected by internal and external factors according to the rapid changes, especially natural disasters that cause diseases caused by stress and anxiety, which cause immune system deficiency, physical and mental health problems, and were the cause of various diseases. The use of meditation therapy according to the Buddhist approach was an interesting concept of health promotion that can combine knowledge about meditation with modern medicine to create an integration to strengthen immunity, prevent and treat diseases effectively.

Monks and Health Care on Globalization Era

Phramaha Pipat Apiwatthano Ayanant (Author) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Thailand Economic Social and environment had been chained then nowadays effect to population health event though monks. So that, Thailand enhancing to elderly person group by absolutely since year 2566, that means the number of populations grow up to elderly person on 1 of 5 from all them. (The Department of Elderly Person [Online]) which all the most of monks got sickness by Non-communicable Diseases: NCDs (Department of Mental Health, SSS: [Online])found that most total 5 number mean hypercholesterolemia, blood pressure, diabetes, nephritis, knee degeneration and the monks deseed with NCDs. All these deseed concern effect economic such as personal care and reactivate for monks. The more expenditure for this case then effects for join Buddhist activity, because of health problem too. They were not to know how to take care heath.

On this condition, because of, 1. Monks don’t know how to take care health. 2. Monks sensum behavior. 3. Monks never do any exercise the serious. So that, when they have not taken care their health by regularly, they will push monkhood accordance with their characters.

Religious Places in Buddhism : Guidelines for Managing Cultural Tourism Resources

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

Culture was the sum of good things in society, which were the result of the accumulation, development and joint development of people in society. It reflected the identity and indicates Thainess such as architecture, customs, traditions, religion, lifestyle, wisdom, etc. Thai society was a society that accepted cultural diversity and had been able to apply it harmoniously and appropriately from the past to the present. It was a highlight and an opportunity for the development of the country in the right direction. The management of cultural tourism resources by preserving and sustaining these beautiful cultures requires proper management from all relevant parties so that this valuable cultural heritage would remain with Thailand forever.

Good Governance Principles in Buddhism for Corporate Social Responsibility to Sustainable Balanced Development

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The application of the principles of good governance in Buddhism, which were based on the foundation of correctness, goodness, and stability, would enable the organization to increase its administrative efficiency. It was also a mechanism for monitoring and inspection, with the participation of the public or external organizations. This was to prevent damage to the organization’s administration because creating good governance in the organization was creating a good sense of administration and work in the organization, organizing a system that supported the practice of good sense, whether in terms of efficient administration, no waste, monitoring corruption, transparency, taking into account those who would be affected, both the government sector, the private sector, and the public.

Mind Empowerment through Vipassana Meditation Practicing Following the Approach of Luang Pu Thong Sirimongkhalo

Yuwadee Pothongsunun — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this article was: 1) to study Vipassana meditation, 2) to study the process of mind empowerment, 3) to analyze mind empowerment through Vipassana meditation practicing following the approach of Luang Pu Tong Sirimongalo. This was qualitative research, studying through documents and field by interviewing 25 key informants. Data were conducted and presented in narrative form.

The results revealed that: 1) Vipassana meditation practicing had Principles and practices according to the Tripitaka, Commentaries, and Pakaranavises. It aligned with the practices of Theravada Buddhism, 2) The process of mind empowerment was a single systematic path, teaching and test emotions individually, 3) The primary point for analysis of mind empowerment was mental empowerment. The practitioners could develop mind empowerment by themselves, having more senses and stronger mind. For the secondary points, there were six of them: (1) Mental empowerment through the Balas: it was found that the most of practitioners were led by faith which was then followed by preservance, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom; (2) expectation on the practicing: it was found that most of the practitioners expected happiness and peace; (3) methods and experience of practicing: for the methods, they used perseverance on observing their bodies, feelings, mind, and mental objects. For the experience of the practicing, it was varied in terms of physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual health; (4) mental empowerment’s effect on physical and mental health, it helped cure some diseases and enhanced energy and strength. For the mental health, it enhanced mental strength and empowerment; (5) practicing application in practice: the practitioners applied the experience of practicing in daily lives, at work, as well as in studying, bringing in good results for themselves and the societies; (6) attitude towards the practicing: the practitioners had great attitudes, happiness, peace and mind power.

Participation of the Community according to Aparihaniyadhamma of the Apocalypse to Promote the Conservation of Hok Peng Tradition, Worship Phra That Chae Haeng, Muang Tut Sub-district, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province

Audomporn Inpang, Thitiwut Munmee — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this article was: 1) to study the level of community participation in promoting the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition, 2) to compare people's opinions on community participation in promoting the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition, classified by personal factors, 3) to propose guidelines for developing community participation based on the principle of Aparihaniyadhamma in promoting the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition. This is mixed-methods research.

The research results found that: 1) the level of community participation based on the principle of non-perishableness to promote the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition was overall at a high level. 2) Comparing the community participation in promoting the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition classified by gender, age, education, and income, there were differences in the participation in promoting the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition, so the research hypothesis was rejected. As for people with different occupations, the participation in promoting the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition was significantly different at a statistical level of 0.05, so the research hypothesis was accepted. And 3) the guidelines for developing community participation based on the principle of non-perishableness to promote the conservation of the Hok Peng worship of Phra That Chae Haeng tradition consist of 6 aspects as follows: 1) Promoting knowledge and transferring knowledge 2) Building relationships among generations (social interaction) 3) Improving to be consistent with social changes 4) Support from government agencies 5) Building networks of knowledge 6) Incorporating local traditions and cultures into the basic education curriculum.

Buddhist Integration to Promote the Quality of Working Life in the Performances Personnel, Nan Public Health Office

Piyada Kunchum, Kiettisak Suklueang — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this article was: 1) to study the quality of working life of personnel under the Nan Provincial Public Health Office, 2) to study the relationship between the principles of Iddhipatthamma and the quality of working life of personnel under the Nan Provincial Public Health Office, 3) to present a Buddhist integration for promoting the quality of working life of personnel under the Nan Provincial Public Health Office based on the principles of Iddhipatthamma. This was mixed methods research. Data was collected from a sample of 363 people. Descriptive data analysis used frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The relationship was analyzed using Pearson's correlation coefficient. In-depth interviews were conducted with 9 key informants. Data was analyzed using content summary techniques to present guidelines.

The results showed that the overall quality of working life of personnel under the Nan Provincial Public Health Office was at a high level. There was a moderately positive relationship between the principles of Iddhipatthamma and the quality of working life of the personnel (r = 0.527) at a statistical significance level of 0.01. Regarding the Buddhist integration to promote the quality of working life based on the Factors of Accomplishment, it was found that applying the principles of Iddhipatthamma to enhance work efficiency and improve work performance necessitates interrelating the prominent principles of each factor. This will lead to efficient work performance of the personnel and greatly benefit the organization in developing its personnel's work capabilities. The principles of Iddhipatthamma aim to create a mental state, then arouse and reinforce it, leading to the arising of concentration with strength to enable joyful and successful work.

Motivation in Dhamma Pracetice of Buddhists at Wat Thongnaim, Nongkhaem District, Bangkok

Phramaha Phouthasone Xaysomebath, Suvin Ruksat, Phramaha Viroj Guttaviro — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this article was: 1) to study the motivation for practicing Dhamma of Buddhists at Wat Thong Niam, Nong Khaem District, Bangkok; 2) to compare the motivation for practicing Dhamma of Buddhists at Wat Thong Niam; 3) to study suggestions regarding the motivation for practicing Dharma among Buddhists at Wat Thong Niam. The sample group was 130 people. The instrument used was a questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis are frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The analysis of mean differences for pairs was done using Scheffe's method (Post Hoc).

The research results found that: 1) the motivation data for practicing Dhamma of Buddhists at Wat Thong Niam were at a high level overall (= 3.86). When considering each aspect, it was found that the need for happiness and peace of mind had the highest mean (= 4.33), followed by the aspect of accommodation (= 4.18), and the need for security and safety had the lowest mean (= 3.09), respectively. 2) The results of the comparison of the motivation data for practicing Dhamma of Buddhists at Wat Thong Niam with different genders, ages, education levels, and experiences in practicing Dhamma showed that the motivation for practicing Dhamma of Buddhists at Wat Thong Niam was not significantly different at the .05 level. 3) Suggestions for the motivation for practicing Dhamma of Buddhists at Wat Thong Niam regarding the use of communication tools during the practice, the number of monks who are lecturers is not sufficient for the operation and there is not a variety, the installation of air conditioners in the practice area that make the practitioners comfortable during the practice because the temperature is not suitable enough, and the preparation of the practitioners' accommodation and bathrooms are not yet complete.

Pu Chans’ Roles in Promoting Buddhist Activities Mae Charim District, Nan Province

Thanakon Kwangin, Thitiporn Sasom, Thanaphon Kwangin — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this article was: 1) to study the history and importances of Pu Chans, 2) to study the qualifications and roles of Pu Chans, and 3) to analyze the roles of Pu Chans in promoting Buddhist activities in Mae Charim District, Nan Province. It was qualitative research by obtaining data from documents and the field study by interviewing 25 key informants. Data were analyzed by means of content analysis.

The research revealed that: 1) Pu Chans in Mae Charim District had existed since the Buddhists settled down here. 2) Pu Chans have played important roles in performing Buddhist rituals, as coordinators between monks. They were once ordained as a monk. They must have deep respects in the Triple Gem, bearing good characters, having knowledge and understanding in the sequences of rituals, and ability to coordinate between the host and the monks. They serve as a bridge between the monastery and the villagers, and a leader in performing rituals such as the ceremonies of paying respects to the Triple Gem, requesting the five precepts, taking the five precepts, inviting to preach the Dhamma, inviting to recite the Paritta. 3) Pu Chans in promoting Buddhist activities in Mae Charim District, Nan Province, they can be grouped in 5 aspects: (1) in preserving Buddhism, They support Buddhism by practicing generosity, morality, and meditation, (2) in the propagation of Buddhism, They behave as a good and moral person, (3) in promoting religious ceremonies, They promote Buddhist activities such as making merit by giving alms to monks, reciting prayers, (4) in promoting arts and culture, They create awareness in local arts and culture for children and the public, (5) in promoting unity in the community, They observe neutrality, do not create conflicts in the community.

Communication, Service Quality and Facilities Affecting Satisfaction of Users the Service of Tha Pa Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province

Nattawut Jarusen, Thanakorn Sirisugandha — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this article was: 1) the opinion levels of communication, service quality, facilities and satisfaction of users the service of Tha Pa Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province and 2) factors of communication, service quality and facilities affecting satisfaction of users the service of Tha Pa Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province. The sample group is 359 users the service of Tha Pa Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province. It was a survey research method using a questionnaire as the research tool and data analysis using descriptive statistics of percentage, means and standard deviations and inferential statistics of Multiple Regression Analysis Enter Method.

The research results found that 1) the opinion levels of service quality were at level highest ( = 4.31; S.D.= 0.624) opinion levels of satisfaction were at level highest ( = 4.29; S.D.= 0.620) followed by opinion levels of communication were at level highest ( = 4.24; S.D.= 0.632) and opinion levels of facilities also at level highest ( = 4.24; S.D.= 0.665) and 2) the results of Multiple Regression Analysis Enter Method found that communication, service quality and facilities affected satisfaction of users the service of Tha Pa Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province at a statistical significance level of .05.