THE INTEGRATION OF THE KEY TO INTELLECTUALS FROM THE PALANGJIT DHARMA JAKRAWARN INSTITUTE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY: A GUIDELINE FOR PROMOTING SKILLS AND WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY THROUGH THE BHAVANA 4

Abstract

This academic article aims to study the integration of the Keys of Intellectual from the Palangjit Dharma Jakrawan Institute to enhance comprehensive and sustainable skills and holistic well-being of older people through the Four Aspects of Development (Bhavana 4). The study was conducted through research of documents, textbooks, articles, and information from online networks and media on the topic of approaches to promote the skills and well-being of older people. The results show that using the concept and principles of the Keys of Intellectual from the Palangjit Dharma Jakrawan Institute and the Four Aspects of Development can serve as a guideline for enhancing skills and well-being to promote the quality of life for older people. It consists of four aspects: 1. Social aspect (Kaya-Bhavana): Promotes learning about physical and mental health care by enhancing adaptation skills, communication and social interaction skills, and skills for building understanding and peaceful coexistence. 2. Emotional aspect (Sila-Bhavana): Promotes the creation of social relationships between older people, families, and communities by enhancing creative conflict management skills and emotional control skills. 3. Mental aspect (Citta-Bhavana): Promotes mental development and meditation practice to enhance mental well-being through stress management skills. 4. Intellectual aspects (Panna-Bhavana): Promotes intellectual development through planning and management skills and rational decision-making skills.