THE CULTIVATION OF VIRTUES AMONG THAI YOUTH THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF THE "SIL FIVE VILLAGE" PROJECT, WITH THE "7 GOOD HABITS" AS THE FOUNDATION

Abstract

          This academic article aims to study the cultivation of morality in Thai youth through the promotion of the 5 Precepts Village Project, based on the “7 Good Habits”. From the analysis of documents, books, textbooks and websites, the results of the study found that 1. The 5 Precepts Village Project is driven by the Sangha Organization in collaboration with government agencies, communities and private sectors. It is an effective promotion that results in the important beneficiaries, which are the people or youth who practice the principles of Buddhism, especially the practice of the 5 Precepts, which is beneficial, making society livable, free from evil thoughts, and speaking well to each other, making people live together happily. 2. The 7 Good Habits that drive the 5 Precepts Village are the creation of responsible habits and the creation of goodness by oneself, as self-reliance, not causing trouble to others, whether it is the keeping of the 5 Precepts, praying, meditating, keeping the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen clean and tidy, thinking good, speaking good, doing good and doing at least 1 good activity per day, making the youth responsible, knowing their own duties and not causing trouble to others, thus creating benefits for the youth, society and the country.