AN APPLICATION OF 4 SANGAHAVATTHU PRINICPLES IN LIVING OF LAMPAM COMMUNITY, LAMPAM SUBDISTRICT, MUANG DISTRICT, PHATTHALUNG PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper are to The objectives of the study were 1) Study the concept of the living of the Ban Lampam communit, Lampam subdistrict, Mueang district, Phatthalung province; 2) Investigate 4 Sangahavatthu principles in the Theravada Buddhist scriptures; 3) Apply the 4 Sangahavatthu principles in the living of the Ban Lampam communit, Lampam subdistrict, Mueang district, Phatthalung province. This is a qualitative research study. The researcher will collect data through in-depth interviews with five monks, five community committee members, and ten residents, totaling 20 participants. The data collected will be analyzed, summarized, and presented in a descriptive narrative format. The results of the study showed that: 1) Living refers to the coexistence of people in society. Currently, the Ban Lampam community faces issues such as a lack of morality, generosity, and mutual assistance. Inappropriate behavior within the community is causing various problems. 2) The 4 Sangahavatthu principles are ethical guidelines that help harmonize people in a community to live together happily. They should be applied in daily life to promote development and improvement by disseminating and sharing them so that everyone in the community follows them. 3) The application of the 4 Sangahavatthu principles, by Applying the four principles of 4 Sangahavatthu to address livelihood issues in the Ban Lam Pam community, Lam Pam Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phatthalung Province includes. 1) The principle of Dana refers to giving or sacrificing possessions for the benefit of others. It addresses issues of self-sacrifice within the community by encouraging detachment from attachment and fostering generosity. 2) The principle of Piyavacha involves using kind and polite speech. It helps build good relationships and reduce conflicts by promoting respectful communication. 3) The principle of Atthacariya promotes selfless service for the common good, reduces selfishness, and fosters unity. 4) The principle of Samanattata fosters consistency in behavior, reduces inequality, and promotes trust within the community.