DEVELOPMENT OF THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE IN BUDDHIST LEARNING INNOVATION AREA

Abstract

Objectives of this research: were: 1. To study the body of knowledge in Buddhist learning innovation area, 2. To study a set of activities for the body of knowledge in Buddhist learning innovation area, and 3. To evaluate the set of activities for the body of knowledge in Buddhist learning innovation area. The research used multi-sequenced design divided into 3 phases. In phase 1, the qualitative data were collected from 42 key-informants and analyzed by inductive method. In phase 2, the qualitative data were obtained from 10 key-informants. And in phase 3, the quantitative data were collected from 50 samples.    

The study results showed that: 1. The body of knowledge in Buddhist learning innovation area consists of sufficiency activity in using the university area integrated with the principles of Tisikkha. The area for transfer the body of knowledge in the Buddhist way is Faculty of Education in Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University.
2. The set of activities for the body of knowledge in Buddhist learning innovation area consists of 4 activities; 1. Sufficiency Buddhist Activity for creating good value of water resource and sustainability of food production, 2. Buddhist Learning Activity based on mindfulness and wisdom in solving problems, 3. Walking Activity to merit, and 4. Activity for transferring the body of Buddhist knowledge. 3. The evaluation results of the set of activities for the body of knowledge in Buddhist learning innovation area were at a high level overall. In aspects, the highest level was on feasibility, followed by application and utility respectively.