The Participatory Process of “BOWON” (Village, Temple, Government Agency) Power Based on Buddhist Peaceful Means in Developing Sikuk Temple as the Buddhist Tourist Attraction
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This research article aims to create and present the participatory process of “BOWON” (Village, Temple, Government Agency) Power based on Buddhist Peaceful means in Developing Sikuk temple as the Buddhist tourist attraction. The study used a participatory action research methodology. The research tools included an in-depth interview, participatory observation, group discussion, an appreciative Interaction Commitment technique (AIC), and an After-Action-Review technique (AAR). The target groups participating in the activity involved 30 monks/person. Data were analyzed and inductively summarized. From the study, the following results are found:
Sikuk temple has fundamentals showing its potential to be developed into a Buddhist tourist attraction. This relies on the cooperation of researcher and local researcher as a leader with an application of the Buddhist peaceful means namely: Aparihāniyadhamma (conditions of welfare) and Sāraṇīyadhamma (states of conciliation). This Buddhist doctrine can be integrated with participatory action activities which consist of 1) Raising awareness through listening and expressing ideas; 2) Seeking opportunities and analyzing problems; 3) Creating power through the participation of people within the temple; 4) Preparing to implement the plan with 2 times of Appreciative Interaction Commitment (AIC) technique. The first time is to expand the network and prepare to become a tourist attraction, while the second time is to collaborate for empowering participation. The result of process reveals that Sikuk temple has been developed and expanded based on the power of "BOWON" with the participation of temples, communities, government agencies, and private sectors in driving Sikuk temple as a tourism center that can connect to other tourist attractions. The results of “BOWON” power is that temple has become a place of both inner and outer happiness where people can generate income for the community economy and feel local pride. Morevoer, the temple will be developed sustainably. A body of knowledge is called SIKUK model.
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