AN APPLICATION OF THE FOUR BRAHMAVIHARA PRINCIPLE TO DEVELOPMENT BAN NONG BO COMMUNITY, KHOK SAI SUBDISTRICT, PA BON DISTRICT, PHATTHALUNG PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper are to 1) Study the concept of community development, 2) Study the 4 principles of Brahma Vihara as they appear in the Theravada Buddhist scriptures, and 3) Apply the 4 principles of Brahmavihara in the development of Ban Nong Bo community, Khok Sai sub-district. Pa Bon district. Phatthalung province. As a qualitative research. The researcher surveyed and collected data by in-depth interviews. Synthesize the results and present them in the form of descriptive narratives. The results of the study showed that: 1) Community development is the change of the community for the better or more prosperous. To create progress for both the people and the community. 2) Creating knowledge, morality, and responsibility to the public for further progress and development. Brahmavihara 4 is the category of Dharma that is the dwelling of adults in a noble way, it is the principle of the heart, and it is the principle for all people: Compassion affection, wishing for them to be happy, Loving-kindness, compassion, thinking to help them get rid of suffering, sympathetic joy and equanimity. When others are good, indifferent. 3) The application of the 4 principles of Brahmavihara in the development of Ban Nong Bo community, Khok Sai sub-district, Pa Bon district, Phatthalung province to problems of economic, conflicts and solving the problem of lack of generosity. Giving with kindness does not expect anything in return. Sacrifice to free him from suffering. Generosity with sincerity and the maintenance of the Dharma. In addition to helping to bring happiness in physical and mental aspects, it also promotes the development of the community into a strong community and peaceful coexistence in the community.