CREATING A LEARNING SPACE FOR THE KILANUPATTHAKA IN MUEANG NAKHON NAYOK DISTRICT, NAKHON NAYOK PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed to 1. Study the opinions of monks on the creation of a learning area for monks in Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province, 2. Study the activities of the creation of a learning area for monks in Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province, and 3. Determine the guidelines for the creation of a learning area for monks in Mueang Nakhon Nayok District, Nakhon Nayok Province. The research was conducted using a mixed-methods research methodology, using qualitative research, document research, and in-depth interviews with 25 key informants. Data were analyzed using descriptive content analysis and focus group discussions with 15 monks or people using descriptive data analysis.

The research results found that: 1. Most monks are elderly and sick, lack caregivers. The local public health agencies (Public Health Promotion Hospital), (VHV), (SAO), and municipalities support activities to care for monks' health. 2. The kilanupatthaka  monks manage the activities to promote monks' health in temples, follow news to promote monks' health in collaboration with the Nakhon Nayok Provincial Public Health Office to
have knowledge and understanding in taking care of their own health as a model area.
3. The guidelines for the kilanupatthaka, there are the local public health agencies  supporting the activities to care for monks' health, developing the learning resources as a model area to care for monks' health in an integrated Buddhist way.