IDDHIPADA IV: FOUNDATIONAL POWER FOR COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM PARTICIPATION

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study the application of Iddhipada 4 in creating participatory community-based tourism management. The objective was to achieve sustainability, enhance income, and preserve local lifestyles through human development and management practices that achieved economic, social, and environmental balance leading to balanced tourism from within the community, emphasizing community ownership in tourism management. The principles encompassed Chanda, Viriya, Citta, and Vimamsa. The study used document analysis of various concepts regarding community tourism management and the challenges of participation across all sectors. It synthesized Buddhist principles for collaborative work, transforming individualistic approaches into a system driven by the internal power of the community. This resulted in tourism that was adaptable to change, preserves community identity, and fosters directed growth. Chanda, satisfaction/love, involved cultivating pride in community identity and lifestyle, ensuring happiness and willingness to provide positive experiences to visitors. Viriya, diligence, involved striving to improve management practices even in the face of changes in the tourism industry to maintain standards and fairness within the community, and Citta, attentiveness, involved taking responsibility for duties and closely participating in environmental care. To preserve tourist attractions for future generations, and to foster wisdom the ability to think, analyze, and plan systematically is essential to address weaknesses and create sustainable and adaptable tourism innovations