Buddhadhamma Reinforcement of the Active Aging Conditions of the Elderly in the Area of Waeng Noi Village at Waeng Noi Subdistrict in Waeng Noi District of Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

The objectives of the study aimed to study the active aging conditions of the elderly and to present Buddhadhamma reinforcement of the active aging conditions of the elderly in the area of Waeng Noi Village at Waeng Noi Subdistrict in Waeng Noi District of Khon Kaen Province. It was a qualitative research using the structured in-depth interview to collect data from 10 key informants as the elderly at Waeng Noi Village at Waeng Noi Subdistrict in Waeng Noi District of Khon Kaen Province selected by a purposive sampling method, and analyzing data by a content analysis

          The findings as: 1) the active aging conditions of the elderly in terms of good physical and bright mental health there were a regular exercise because of their farmer’s occupation and the closeness to nature; in social aspect with self-value by bonding with their family members, building good relations with their neighbors and regularly participating in community activities; in terms of economic security there was a plan to spend money together with family members and self-reliance; and in terms of stable housing there was the building of residence on their own land with their own income and from their children, and 2) the elderly applied Brahmaviharadhamma as the key principle of positioning themselves as the  refuge for family members and communities; Sangahavathudhamma as the key principle of good sharing, words, physical assistance and consistency with family members and communities, and Tilakkhanadhamma as the key principle of contemplating the truth of life resulting in realizing how to be away and create self-awareness of separation.