The Development of The Quality of Life of The Visually Impaired According to The 4 Prayers of The Khao Suan Kwang Association for the Blind, Khao Suan Kwang District, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the Four Bhāvanā Dhammas (Development) in Theravada Buddhist scriptures; 2) to study the conditions of people with visual disabilities of the Khao Suan Kwang Association of the Blind, Khon Kaen Province; and 3) to study the development of quality of life of people with visual disabilities according to the Four Bhāvanā Dhammas of the Khao Suan Kwang Association of the Blind. This study was carried out by means of the qualitative research methodology by studying the documents, conducting in-depth interviews, and participatory observation. The obtained data were presented by the descriptive analysis.

The research results were as follows: The Four Bhāvanā Dhammas in Theravada Buddhist scriptures: it is the development of the quality of life to being a perfect human. The conditions of people with visual disabilities of the Khao Suan Kwang Association of the Blind, Khon Kaen Province: the majority of people with visual disabilities have developmental limitations. This is because people with disabilities do not accept themselves and give the opportunity to develop themselves, even if there is a law conducive to development. At the same time, people with visual disabilities often give different reasons for rehabilitation and vocational training.