Wat Mai (Yai Paen)’s Landscape Architecture Setting as a Tool to Create Delightful Place for Mind Meditation Development Using Baworn-Power Based on Buddhist Peaceful Means

Abstract

This research article consisted of the following objectives: 1) to investigate the context, problems; 2) to analyze the Buddhist peaceful means conducive to the development processes; and 3) to develop and present the process. This study employed action research method under the 9-steps research framework. The research tools were in-depth interview and participatory observation. Key informants consisted of 40 persons, namely: 1) key informants on landscape architecture 5 persons; 2) representatives of monks at Wat Mai (Yai Paen) 5 persons; 3) representatives of resident 10 persons; 4) representatives of government agencies within the area 5 persons; 5) key informants landscape architecture 5 persons; 6) key informants on Buddhism 5 persons; and 7) representatives of practitioner 5 persons.

According to the findings of the study: 1) The problems and necessities of Wat Mai (Yai Paen) are the lack of green spaces, PM2.5 dust pollution, and the lack of parking spaces. Therefore, there is a need for landscape architecture at Wat Mai (Yai Paen) to improved well – being; 2) the Buddhist peaceful means conductive to landscape architecture include Sapp ya (four suitable things) : 1. v sa – sapp ya, which refers to landscape architecture responds to the requirements; 2. puggala – sapp ya, which refers to the involvement of Boworn-power; 3. bhojana – sapp ya, which refers to helping and sharing food within the community; and 4. utu – sapp ya, which refers to landscape architecture that was designed to provide a passage for wind to blow. 3) The development of landscape architecture. A body of knowledge obtained is “ROMANEE Model” with the following details: “R” stands for Relax, “O” stands for Organizing, “M” stands for Mindfulness, “A” stands for Architecture, “N” stands for Naturopathy, “E” stands for Empowerment, and “E” stands for Environment.