A Model of Using Aparihāniyadhamma in Organization Management for Community Development of Photikaram Temple, Phon Sung Sub-district, Pathumrat District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

This research aimed 1) to study Aparihāniyadhamma (Conditions of Welfare) in Theravada Buddhism 2) to study the community development model of Wat Photikaram Temple, Phon Sung Subdistrict, Pathumrat District And 3) to present the model of the application of Aparihāniyadhamma in the organization management for community development of Wat Photikaram Temple, Phon Sung Subdistrict, Pathumrat District Roi Et Province This research is a qualitative research. By studying and researching from academic documents, books, thesis work, various research works, including field research by going into the storage area, both as an interview Data were analyzed using descriptive methods. The results of the research were showed that 1. Aparihāniyadhamma is the Buddhist dhamma used to practice for prosperity. There were two types of Aparihāniyadhamma: Rāja-aparihāniyadhamma (Conditions of Welfare for Governor) and Bhikkhu- aparihāniyadhamma (Conditions of Welfare for Monks). 2. The form of community management at Wat Photikaram: The Pho Noi - Pho Si Sawat community financial institution has community finance managed by the Deposit, Withdrawal and Credit Service Committee. Chalerm Phrakiat Community Digital Center The technology was used as a community communication. The Sauzen Stores were cooperative, OTOP shops sharing profits. The Pho Noi-Pho Si Sawat Community Public Health Center There was a promotion of health care. Child Development Center There was promotion of early childhood development for appropriate age learning. Non-formal education center was a center that promotes education and has a community as a base for activities. 3. The model of the application of Aparihāniyadhamma in the administration of the commu- nity development of Wat Photikaram, which can be proposed as follows: 1) Integrate the principles of Dhamma with the activities of the community. 2) Appoint Committee to provide information about learning and exchange of experience. 3) Integrate local knowledge with product creation.