Guidelines for the Development of Peace for the Elderly Through Buddhist Peaceful Methods to Promote the Health of the Elderly Sustainably
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This academic article aims to develop peace and well-being for the elderly using Buddhist peaceful methods. At present, Thai society is an increasingly aging society. To prepare for the final phase of life of older people, knowledge and academic principles must be applied to their health care. To advance the development of peaceful health for the elderly through Buddhist peaceful means and to promote the health care for the elderly, knowledge management skills are required to sustainably promote health care for the elderly. This involves promoting the health of the elderly, mentally and physically, so that they can live meaningful lives, refrain from giving up, be happy, and benefit society as a whole. The application of Tisikkhā (the threefold learning) to develop peaceful health for the elderly includes sīla (morality), samādhi (concentration), and paññā (wisdom). (1) On sīla or morality, the elderly can apply the five or eight precepts as a foundation for correct behavior. The observance of the precepts will improve one's mental and physical health. One should also practice Indriyasaṃvara (restraint of the senses) to regulate one's actions and eat mindfully. (2) With samādhi or concentration, the elderly can cultivate mindfulness to recollect and control their own mind, resulting in a strong mind that is able to accept change, has loving kindness, and a pleasant disposition. (3) With paññā (wisdom), the elderly can train themselves on the mundane level by constant study, listening to suggestions from good and knowledgeable friends. This will enable one to contemplate things systematically on the basis of Yonisomanasikāra (thorough attention), especially what is said on social media. Elderly people should use wisdom to contemplate on what is real and what is not, what to believe and what not to believe based on rationality, and to understand the reality of all things, that everything changes.
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