THE BUDDHIST INNOVATING OF THE 4 BHAVANAS TO INCREASE THE POWER OF ELDERLY PERSON IN NAKHON PATHOM PROVINCE

Abstract

The research topic is “The Buddhist Innovating of the 4 Bhavanas to Increase the Power of Elderly Person in Nakhon Pathom Province”. The objectives were as follows: 1) to study the Buddhist Innovating the 4 Bhavanas for increasing the power of the elderly person in Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province; 2) to develop the Buddhist Innovating the 4 Bhavanas model to increase the power of the elderly person in Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province; and 3) to create a model Buddhist Innovating the 4 Bhavanas to increase the power of the elderly person in Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The research team has set up mixed-methods research consisting of qualitative research, collecting insights from 27 participants through photos, and focus group discussions. By using the purposive sampling method, all three groups consisted of a group of monks who served as temple managers to train and empower the elderly and a group of community leaders. Clubs and agencies involved in caring for the empowerment of the elderly, groups of members of the elderly club, a total of 12 people per picture, Action research is collecting data with participants in the Buddhist Innovating Meditation 4 activity to increase the power of 15 elderly people in Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province 15 participants participated in the activity. By comparing the paired t-test before and after participating in the activity, both positive and negative statements showed good results. Understand Buddhist innovation, meditation 4, and cooperate with activities very well, have clarity, and have good opinions and attitudes. Have smart intelligence, showing an understanding of the goal of the activity.