Strengthening the Buddhist Health Network of the Roi Et ProvincialHealth Assembly

Abstract

This research article aims as follows: 1) to study the status of the Buddhist health network of the Roi Et Provincial Health Assembly; 2) to develop the process of strengthening the Buddhist health network of the Roi Et Provincial Health Assembly; and 3) to present the model for strengthening the Buddhist health network of the Roi Et Provincial Health Assembly. The research design is qualitative research and action research. The study area is the community in Roi Et Province. The informants are 35 monks/people. The research instruments are interview forms, focus group discussion records, and observation forms. Data collection is done by collecting documents and field data. Content analysis is conducted.

 The research results show that the status of the Buddhist health network of the Roi Et Provincial Health Assembly is strong and has participation from the government sector, civil society sector, and the public sector. It promotes various Buddhist health activities, such as meditation training, and promoting healthy food according to Buddhist principles. It promotes public policies related to Buddhist health and encourages the community to create a Buddhist community health charter. The development of the process of strengthening the Buddhist health network of the Roi Et Provincial Health Assembly consists of the steps of network formation and network management. The role arrangement of network members, network utilization, and application of the four principles of meditation in the development of network strengthening process. The model of strengthening the Buddhist health network of Roi Et Provincial Health Assembly is a process that focuses on developing the potential of all members in the network to work together effectively. The health network system layout covers the role determination of members, planning, and evaluation. The use of the Buddhist health network of Roi Et Provincial Health Assembly is the use of the network potential to create positive changes at the community level. The application of the four principles of meditation is the training and application of mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom.