Buddhist knowledge management method to transfer local wisdom of hand-woven cotton cloth weaving with the participation of Ban Haeo community, Ban Non Subdistrict, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

          The objectives of this research are threefold: 1) study the body of knowledge related to pha khao ma weaving as local wisdom in Ban Haeo Community, Ban Non Subdistrict, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province; 2) examine the process of transmitting local wisdom in Ban Haeo Community, Ban Non Subdistrict, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province; and 3) develop tools for transmitting local wisdom in Ban Haeo Community, Ban Non Subdistrict, Sam Sung District, Khon Kaen Province. This study employed a qualitative research approach using participatory action research (PAR). The research population, sample group, and key informants consisted of handwoven pha khao ma women weavers, community sages, and community leaders from Ban Haeo Community, Moo 8and Moo 9, totaling 31 monks/persons, selected through purposive sampling. The research instruments included semi-structured interviews and focus group discussion recording forms. Data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive analysis. The study documented details of applying Buddhist methods to knowledge management for the transmission of local wisdom in handwoven pha khao ma. The outcomes were compiled into a transmission database presented in the form of a manual and disseminated through social media channels, including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

          The results showed that: 1) Knowledge of hand-woven cotton cloth weaving can be classified into seven dimensions: (1) Identification and acquisition (2) Creation and development (3) Organization and systematization (4) Storage and preservation (5) Sharing and continuous practice (6) Processing and focused application and (7) Evaluation and knowledge enhancement. In addition, the hand-woven cotton cloth weaving of Ban Haeo community can be divided into two types: tacit knowledge and explicit knowledge, which systematically support and complement one another. 2) The process of transmitting local wisdom consists of eight steps: creating inspiration and fostering a learning mindset; learning from direct experience; transmission by community wisdom masters; methods of knowledge transmission; knowledge content for transmission; step-by-step transmission processes; knowledge management; and building sustainability. For the integration of Buddhist principles, the Five Spiritual Powers (Pala 5).3) Tools used in transmitting the local wisdom of handwoven Pha Khao Ma include physical tools, knowledge management process tools, and digital media tools through Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.