COMMUNITY - BASED BUDDHIST LEARNING SPACES IN URBAN AREAES: CONTEXT OF KWAN - RIAM FLOATING MARKET, BANKOK

Abstract

This article aims to present learning spaces to society, aiming to study Buddhist learning spaces in urban areas in the context of Kwan-Riam Floating Market in Bangkok. The results of the study reflect that Buddhist learning spaces are places where urban communities come together to develop and promote learning about Buddhist principles by using the cost of Buddhism and the context of the community as the main basis for development and uplifting. Community - based Buddhist learning is a space that accumulates social costs and becomes a learning center for community members to have the opportunity to study and practice Buddhism in an atmosphere full of peace and simplicity. Kwan - Riam Floating Market offers activities such as mental development, dissemination of Dhamma knowledge by those interested in Buddhism, philanthropy, and meditation practice. In terms of tourism, Kwan-Riam Floating Market is an economic promotion area for foundational communities that stem from the needs of the community, promoting tourism, creating a new learning society and culture, and supporting living and consumption in the community by integrating Buddhist learning. In addition, it was found that the Kwan-Riam floating market context reflects the dimension of learning according to the principle of 6 which is the occurrence of excellent conditions or excellent things, consisting of 1) Tasananutriya is excellent sighting, 2) Suananuttriya is excellent listening, 3) Lapanuttriya is excellent learning, 4) Sikkanuttriya is excellent education, 5) Parijriyanuttriya is excellent service, and 6) Anustananuttriya is excellent remembrance.