Identity of the Rishis Identity of the Rishis and the Learning Process for Well-being in the Northeastern Society of Thailand

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The objectives of this research are to study 1) the identity and development of knowledge of Rishis in the Northeast, and 2) the process of learning about health care for the public. This research used qualitative methods by studying documents and collecting field data by surveys, interviews, observations, group discussions, and workshops. From a group of 60 person providing information, the analysis was based on the objectives and the results were presented in a descriptive analytical manner.

The research results were found that: 1) Rishis are the descendants of Brahman-Hinduism that was introduced along with Buddhism, as evidenced in both literature and stories. They lived in the peaceful forests, and later, when the forest area became smaller, they established monasteries to help the people. 2) They have adapted to the changes in modern society, playing the role of both spiritual and material developers to the people, including providing careers to farmers, which is considered beneficial to society. 1) Buddhism has meditation or methods to train the mind to be calm and free from defilements until the mind is not distracted all the time. It is a method to calm defilements. There are many methods of meditation that aim for happiness and the release of the mind to be free. 2) The application of meditation for health care, which has a variety of postures, including standing, walking, and sitting, makes one healthy and complete. It is an important exercise and relaxation, creates a sense of comfort, is a good state of mind, and reduces physical illnesses because one understands the reality of life, so there is no stress, which has a positive effect on physical and mental health. In conclusion, the results of this study can be used as a guideline for application in mental and physical health. They have adapted to the changes in modern society, playing the role of both spiritual and material developers to the people, including providing careers to farmers, which is considered beneficial to society.