Journal of Graduate Saket Review

Analytical Study of Marals in Funeral Tradition in Ban Phong Sawai ThaTum District, Surin Province

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this thesis were 1] To study the funeral traditions of Ban Phong Sawai, Tha Tum Sub-district, Tha Tum District, Surin Province. 2] To analyze the ethics that appear in the funeral tradition of Ban Phong Sawai, Tha Tum Sub-district, Tha Tum District, Surin Province. It is a qualitative study by studying data. according to the relevant documents and is described in a descriptive way.

The results of this

Tradition Funeral Ban Pong Sawai, when the sick person dies Children will perform a funeral ceremony. Decorate the corpse to look good, as a replacement for merit to relatives who have died After decorating the corpse, the owner of the corpse must take a wax candle. Weighing one baht, 9 lines are placed on the head of the body. Funeral bathing ceremony, Relatives of the deceased must invite Achan Phi to lead the funeral ritual. Take a shower with hot water first and then with cold water. tying the coffin, who will seal the coffin It must have been an apprentice who had previously tied up a corpse. and knows the spell that will be used in the time of binding Incidentally, it is considered that People under the age of 30 and tied with 3 rounds of sinja thread, clothed with white cloth on the corpse. Watering the body to commemorate the merits of the deceased and to apologize to the deceased The cremation day will not be burned on the day of the devil eats, the day of the sinking, the day of the day, the day of the sinister day, the doomsday day, or the day of the Nirvana. When the cremation is complete, there is a ceremony to collect the ashes and make merit to dedicate to the deceased.

Morality reflected in the funeral ceremony, The funeral ceremony In order to replace the merit of the deceased and 9 threads are used to put candles over the corpse's head, meaning to commemorate the 9 qualities of the Lord Buddha. Tying the seal with raw thread 3 times means the 3 rings, namely children, wives and property of the deceased. Dressing in white clothes meant for the deceased to keep the precepts and practice dharma. Watering the body was an act of asking for forgiveness for the deceased. Cremation is not allowed to be burned on forbidden days. Because it will cause bad luck to relatives and communities. Having people stand holding joss sticks at the 4 corners of the coffin and turn their faces out means the development of mindfulness in the 4 paths leading to nirvana. Cremation is not allowed to be burned on forbidden days. Because it will cause bad luck to relatives and communities. Having people stand holding joss sticks at the 4 corners of the coffin and turn their faces out means the development of mindfulness in the 4 paths leading to nirvana, The procession of the body around the crematorium and circling the left refers to the circling in the auspicious ceremony. Making a merit dedicating means to pay back the merits of the deceased. By making merit, offering food and 4 necessities and then pouring water to dedicate to the deceased.

An Analysis of the Cultural Identities in the Bun Phawet Tradition of Non Rang Sub-District Community, Mueang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province

Phramaha Phanuphong Pabhāto (Weingwiset) , Phrakhru Bhavanaphatthanabandit — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to 1) study the participation process of the Phawet Festival in Non Rang Sub-district, Mueang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province; 2) promote participation in the Phawet Festival in Non Rang Sub-district, Mueang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province; and 3) analyze the cultural identity of the Phawet Festival in Non Rang Sub-district, Mueang Roi Et District, Roi Et Province. Data were collected by interviewing 22 people involved, conducting group discussions, and conducting participatory practices. Data were analyzed using content analysis, and presented in a descriptive analysis.

The research results showed that:

1) Phawet Festival in Non Rang Sub-district is divided into 5 parts: participation in planning and preparation, preparation of venue, preparation of food for merit-makers, participation in organizing activities, and determination of roles of community members. The participation behaviors are 4 types: participation in merit-making, helping with work, donation, and learning/dissemination.

2) The promotion of participation in the Phawet Festival in Non Rang Sub-district through 6 cooperation mechanisms: social and cultural mechanisms, economic mechanisms, political mechanisms, internal community mechanisms, network mechanisms, and community cost mechanisms.

3)The research results analyzed the cultural identity in the outstanding Bun Phawet tradition of the Non Rang Subdistrict community, which can be divided into 9 parts: inventions, eating, entertainment, the procession of Kanthok Kan Lon, making silver flower trees, dressing, singing, art, and cultural transmission, which is a pluralistic culture: (1) material culture, including creative things, equipment and tools, creative arts, technology, community products, symbols in Bun Phawet, and community lifestyles; (2) non-material culture, including beliefs, values, language, and performing arts in the Bun Phawet tradition.

Strengthening the Buddhist Health Network of the Roi Et ProvincialHealth Assembly

Phlakon Anupan — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

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.

Promoting Analytical Thinking Skills and Morality in the Buddhist School General Education Department Burapha Phiram Temple Roi Et Province

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study the learning behavior and promotion of morality and ethics at the Burapha Phiram Temple General Education School, and to study the promotion of knowledge development in analytical thinking and ethics of students at the Burapha Phiram Temple General Education School by interviewing 30 key informants and presenting the results of the research in a descriptive manner.

The research results found that The approach to promoting analytical thinking skills of students in Buddhist schools is a combination of learning about Dhamma and worldly matters that help students be able to think analytically and make decisions with reason and ethics. Teaching should link Dhamma content with general academic subjects so that students can see the relationship between Dhamma and life and be able to analyze various problems through a Buddhist perspective. Students should be trained in asking questions, analyzing content, and looking at multiple perspectives by teaching them to think rationally and not believe information without careful consideration.

Guidelines for promoting morality and ethics include: Creating a good school culture: Promote the creation of an atmosphere that supports the performance of duties and responsibilities. Regarding morality and ethics in the curriculum, such as learning about honesty, respect for others, hard work, and responsibility for duties. Create understanding and awareness of morality, such as project competitions related to community service, workshops, and activities that promote responsibility. Use activities that provide direct experiences, such as community service projects, leadership in various activities, so that students learn about responsibility and the consequences of their actions.The knowledge gained from the research shows that promoting analytical thinking skills of students in Buddhist schools should be a combination of religious and academic learning so that students can analyze various problems with a Buddhist perspective. Teaching should emphasize asking questions, analyzing content, and thinking logically, without believing information without verification, including creating a good school culture, promoting performance of duties and responsibilities, organizing activities that emphasize morality, such as social service project competitions, workshops, and activities that provide direct experience in responsibility, allowing students to practice and apply morality in real life

Guidelines for Promoting Food Consumption Among Monks to Enhance Physical and Mental Health

Phra Athikanrong Chakro; Phaithoon Saunmafai, PhraKhru Bhavanabatdhanabandita — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The thesis entitled “Guidelines for Promoting Food Consumption Among Monks to Enhance Physical and Mental Health” aimed to: 1) investigate Buddhist teachings on food consumption among monks as outlined in Buddhist scriptures; 2) explore food consumption practices that promote the physical health of monks; and 3) propose guidelines for promoting food consumption among monks to improve both physical and mental health. The study collected data from the Tipitaka, commentaries, and related documents, which were then analyzed and presented using a descriptive method.

From the study, the following results were found:

The care of monks' health focuses on both physical and mental health, as the body and mind are interconnected. When the mind is joyful, the body becomes calm. When the body is calm, it experiences happiness, and when there is happiness, the mind becomes stable. The care of physical health includes practices such as walking meditation and the 10 duties, etc. Buddhist teachings that promote proper food consumption include principles like moderate consumption (Bhojan Muttaññutā), among others. The principle of considering food consumption involves four factors: reflecting on the purpose of eating, which is to nourish life, maintain good health, and promote well-being. The practice of mindfulness of the senses serves as a method to train oneself to be mindful while consuming food. The guidelines for promoting food consumption among monks to maintain both physical and mental health include: 1) consuming food in accordance with the Vinaya, 2) consuming food based on health principles, and 3) consuming food with a focus on sharing. Methods for promoting proper food consumption among monks include selecting clean, hygienic, and nutritious food to offer to the monks.

The Academic Administration towards Excellence of Administrators In Private Schools under the Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi Province

Athiluck Ditthakornrat; Chalabhorn Suwansumrit — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to 1) study academic administration toward excellence in private schools, 2) compare opinion of academic administration toward excellence in private schools classified by gender, educational level, work experience, and school size, and 3) study guidelines for academic administration toward excellence in private schools under the Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi Province. The sample consisted of 5 experts and 363 teachers from private schools, selected through stratified random sampling based on school size. The research instrument was a interview form and questionnaire with content validity, IOC values between 067-1.00, a reliability value of .97. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA, and LSD and content analysis.

The research results were as follow 1) the academic administration toward excellence in private schools was at a high level in overall and particular aspect, ranking from the highest to the lowest mean: Educational supervision, Promotion of learning resources, Learning process development, Academic planning, Curriculum development, Assessment and Transfer of learning outcomes and Research for educational quality development, 2) the compare of academic administration toward excellence in private schools classified by gender, education level, and school size were not difference in overall and particular aspect, while the differential work experience was statistically significant at the level of .01 and .05, and 3) the guidelines of school administrators should the 21stcentury educational management approach, with administrators as academic leaders, developing organizations, and emphasizing the participation of all sectors to sustainably develop the quality of students.

Oil Medicine : The Local Wisdom of Treating Patient Bone Disease of Patients in Amphur Borabue Mahasarakham Province

Phra Pramuk Tonthong (Maharero); Theerapong Meethaisong — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research article has the objective of oil medicine the local wisdom sum of treating bone disease of patient in Amphur Borabue Mahasarakham Province. This research used qualitative research methods, with important research techniques, including interviews observation and group discussion with 19 key informants, Then analyze the data to presentation descriptive data.

The research of the found that.

three oil medicine in Bandaengnoi Bannadee and Bandongkheng. The procedure treating bone disease is 1) Arrangement is preparation to place patient, and patient relatives, by bamboo bed at front of house, 2) Diagnosis by using grope hand, touch, Fractures zone. 3) Worship to teachers before treatment patient must ceremony Tangkhay worship to teachers. 4) Treatment procedure by patient sit, or sleep, Lie straight, if found that patient have symptoms bruised, or wound, Will a ceremony bloodletting is draining bad blood to allow good blood to flow in instead, Then chanting an incantation put water make holy water drink first to flow out bloodletting, for good blood flowing in instead, then daub sesame oil and chanting an incantation go with. 5) Duration of treatment if patient fissure Will heal faster fracture. If are a child will take time 20 day, Adults 40 days, section be severely ill get well not more than 60 day, for patient geriatric will take time 100-120 day, Including patient there must be Kharam or prohibitions as per recommend oil medicine, such as spirits, all kinds of mushrooms, shrimp, shellfish 6) Treatment results from treatment bone disease of 3 oil medicine experienced average 39 years. 7) The Kai ritual is ending or cancel of treating the patien trecovered,hehad to return to the oil medicine healer to perform the Kai ritual as per oil medicine determine, without demanding any expenses, If patient didn't come the Kai ritual or late Kai ritual, will make spell of oil medicine stable, deteriorate, lose spell, must do the Kai ritual by self.

The Guidelines for Risk Management in Digital Age of PrivateSchools under the Office of the Private EducationCommissionInNonthaburi

Pornthip Jullachow; Panot Namawiroj — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the risk management in the digital era of private schools, 2) to compare the risk management in the digital era of private schools, classified by gender, age, education level, and work experience, and 3) to study guideline for risk management in the digital era of private schools under the Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi Province. The sample consisted of 3 experts and 363 teachers were obtained by using a stratified random sampling. The research instrument was a interview form and questionnaire with content validity, IOC values between 067-1.00, a reliability value of .97. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA, and LSD and content analysis.

The research results were as follow

1) the risk management in the digital era of private schools was at the highest level in overall have 6 aspects: 1) information technology, respectively, organizational credibility, operational management,financialmanagement, and strategic management. 2) the compare of risk management in the digital era of private schools, classified by gender was statistically significant at the level of .01 and .05, while the differential age, education level, and work experience were not difference in overall, and 3) the guidelines of risk management in the digital era of private schools under the Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi Province covered six key areas: strategic management, ensuring clear policies and preventive measures; financial management, allocating budgets for digital technology; operational management, integrating technology into teaching and school administration; regulatory compliance, adhering to relevant laws such as the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA); information technology, preventing cyber threats; and organizational credibility, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.

Alternative School Administration of Private School In Bangkok Metropolis

Aonjira Sriuthai; Chatkul Uapipattanakul — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the alternative school administration of private school in Bangkok Metropolitan area 2) compare the opinions of the alternative school administration of private school in Bangkok Metropolitan area. The sample consisted of 278 teachers under Office of the Private Education Commission, were obtained by using a stratified random sampling according to country. The research instrument was a questionnaire with content validity, IOC values .67-1.00, a reliability value of .97. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA with LSD.

The research results were as follow:

1) the alternative school administration of private school in Bangkok Metropolitan area was at a high level in overall, ranking from the highest to the lowest mean: Learning experiences, Organizing the learning environment, Curriculum policy and Administration management 2) the opinions of alternative school administration of private school in Bangkok Metropolitan area, classified by age, education level and work experience were not different in overall and particular aspect.

Behavior of Private School Administration in Disruptive Era under Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi

Thanutcha Sookong; Chatkul Uapipattanakul — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the behavior of private school administration in disruptive era under Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi 2) compare the opinions of behavior of private school administration in disruptive era under Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi, classified by education level, work experience and school size. The sample consisted of 363 teachers under Office of the Private Education Commission. The research instrument was a questionnaire with content validity, IOC values .67-1.00, a reliability value of .97. The data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA with LSD.

The research results were as follow: 1) the behavior of private school administration in disruptive era under Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi was at a high level in overall, ranking from the highest to the lowest mean: Share vision, Creative and Innovation, Strategic management, Teamwork, Communication and Motivation, and 2) the opinions of behavior of private school administration in disruptive era under Office of the Private Education Commission in Nonthaburi, classified by education level and work experience were not different in overall, while the differential school size was statistically significant at the level of .05 in overall and aspect particular. Comparison of pairwise mean differences by LSD method found that: teachers in medium and large schools was statistically significant at the level of .01 and .05.

Human resource management and change in crisis situations of Buddhist psychology executives

Thanusak Phontapsarn; Siriwat Srikruedong, Phrakhru Sutthawarathamkit — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

Managing personnel during a crisis is a significant challenge for leaders, especially in an era of rapid change. By applying principles of psychology and Buddhism to personnel management, leaders can effectively foster understanding and empathy towards employees. Psychological principles, such as motivation and effective communication, help promote good relationships within the organization. Meanwhile, Buddhist principles, such as the Noble Eightfold Path, encourage rational decision-making and stress management during crises. The long-term application of these approaches can strengthen and sustain organizational satisfaction and stability. Furthermore, fostering positive relationships within the organization through the application of the Four Brahmaviharas, which are principles for governing the heart, can enhance organizational efficiency. These Four Divine Abidings, or Brahmaviharas, serve as guiding principles for leaders, enabling the organization to continue its operations smoothly. Therefore, the Brahmaviharas are essential virtues for leaders, helping to maintain organizational harmony and effectiveness

Thai Society Development with a Thorough Knowledge and Understanding of the Three Planes

PhraPaladAmpol Muddavo (Pettra); Phrakhrupawanpattanabundit — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The book “Thai Society Development with a Thorough Knowledge and Understanding of the Three Planes” has a total of 5 content topics as follows: 1) summary structure of the contents of the Three Planes (Tebhumi), which is about the Tebhumi (3 levels) and the Catutthabhumi (4 levels); 2) general observations helping to understand the Tebhumi, which is about the three cycle of rebirth (Tevaṭṭa), comparing the background and literary works; 3) morality in Tebhumi Phra Ruang, which is about the Ten Royal Virtues, the Ten Meritorious Deeds, and the Morality of Rulers; 4) the scope of Influence of Tebhumi, which is about morality, influence on thought and belief in heaven and hell of rulers, principles of governance and influence on thought in the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Era; 5) correct thoughts and attitudes toward the Tebhumi, which is about the Principle of Karma, the Principle of Tilakkhana, and the Principle of Tebhumi for the creation of Thai society. In summary, Tebhumi Phra Ruang is about the realms of existence or the process birth and death (Samsara). There are factors that cause one to be born into various realms, namely defilement (Kilesa), deed (Karma), and result (Vipāka), which are the components of the process birth and death (Samsara). The interesting content that leaders use in governing is the Ten Royal Virtues. Dhamma that promotes governance, such as the Five Precepts and the way of making merit (Puññakiriyāvatthu). Whereas, dhamma at a higher level that teaches practitioners to understand life, such as Paticcasamuppāda and the Three Characteristics, etc.