The Using Buddhist Psychology in Holistic Well-being of Thai Elderly

Abstract

Buddhist psychology is learning about the mind in order to release suffering through Buddhist principles. Consider the possibilities of the mind. This is a factor affecting knowing the way to end both physical and mental suffering, especially for the elderly, who are a group of people who have problems with both physical and mental health or overall health. Physical health problems caused by old age The body's functioning system deteriorates, causing life to be at risk of many different diseases. On occasion, one may not be able to help oneself. This causes anxiety in living life, affecting mental health, including thinking of ways to solve problems in one's life, which is called wisdom.

              Applying the principles of Buddhist psychology to daily life is one way to reduce the problem of feelings of anxiety. If people of old make an effort to learn and follow the principles of Dhamma, the truth will appear in them. This includes 3 principles of holistic health, consisting of: 1) Overall physical health of the elderly, which includes having good physical health. Have good social health. 2) Mental health, including following Buddhist principles to keep the mind stable. 3) Intellectual health, including training to cultivate wisdom. enhance knowledge Thoughts and understanding of the truth of this world Know how to think rationally and be able to correct wisdom in one's life according to the learned and practiced nature of the elderly.