A Development Model of Phumvanaram Dhamma Retreat Center for Holistic Well Being Based on Buddhist Psychology

Abstract

This Article aimed  1) to study the concepts and theories of the development model of the Phumwanaram Meditation Center for holistic well-being based on Buddhist Psychology, 2) to develop the model of Phumwanaram Meditation Center of the holistic well-being based on Buddhist psychology, and 3) to present and assess the development model of the Phumwanaram Meditation Center for holistic well-being based on Buddhist Psychology. The research model is qualitative research. The research area was the Phum Wanaram Meditation Center. A total of 19 key informants or people were selected using purposive sampling. The research tools were in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis.

The research results were found as follows;

1. The concepts and theories of the development model of the Phumwanaram Meditation Center for holistic well-being based on Buddhist Psychology consisted of 3 elements, including 1) the Buddhist principles leading to peaceful and concentrated mental development,
   2) Psychological concept and theory enhancing the meditation practice of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs related to the practices in the Phumwanaram Meditation Center for holistic well-being, and 3) architectural and geo-architectural concepts in the Phumwanaram Meditation Center


2. The development model of the Phumwanaram Meditation Center for holistic well-being based on Buddhist Psychology includes four essential knowledge elements, namely, 1) The location component as Buddhist landscape architecture, 2) the management component of the buildings and meditation practice places, and 3) the management component of the teaching of the Buddha’s teachings and the practice of Vipassana Meditation, and 4) the management component of the mutually supportive meditation center.

3. The results of the presentation and assessment of the development model of the Phumwanaram Meditation Center of holistic well-being based on Buddhist psychology consisted of essential components leading to the developed meditation center and enhancing meditation practitioners to attain the fruit of practice consisted of 1) Practice masters and instructors, 2) the guidelines, 3) location, 4) Public relations, 5) creating awareness and public trust, 6) building a network, 7) the Meditation Center management system, and 8) being a quality meditation center.