BUDDHIST INTEGRATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF BANGBUATHONG MUNICIPALITY NONTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research paper were to study general context, the factors affecting the Buddhist integration for community development of Bangbuathong Municipality Nonthaburi Province and problems, obstacles and suggestions, conducted by the mixed research methods.

Findings were as follows: The operational community development, by overall, was at high level. Factors of operational community development and Bala 4 affected the Buddhist integration for community development of Bangbuathong Municipality Nonthaburi Province at the level of statistical significance at 0.01 and can together explain the variations up to 86.60 percent. Problems and  obstacles were that the society was multicultural which there was many nationalities and religions, not all people can participate in community development activities. Problems with drugs and the people lacked knowledge and understanding of applying Buddhist principles. Suggestions were that there should be community development activities that people of all races and religions can participate. There should be channels to communicate and disseminate knowledge to the people. Communities should cooperate with Municipalities and monasteries for anti-drug programs. Sangha should be spiritual leader and teach people for applying Buddhist principles.