The Buddhist Innovation of the Four Bhavana to Increase the Power of Elderly Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were (1) to investigate the Buddhist innovation of the 4 Bhavana; (2) to develop its model; and (3) to formulate its model to energize elders in Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province. This Mixed Methodology Research pertained to Qualitative Research inclusive of deep data collected from 27 participants, 12 participants from 3 focus-group discussions, and through purposive sampling, embracing a monk group organizing training on energizing elders, the community leader group with clubs and related offices caretaking to energize elders. At the same time, 15 participants in Action Research were collecting data on the Buddhist innovation of the 4 Bhavana to energize elders in Sampran District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The foundational statistical analyses were percentages, means, and standard deviation (S.D.) to explain the data of the pre- and post-activities with paired t-tests for pre- and post-activity evaluation with retrospectivity and the returns of data through applying the process, consequences, and impacts regardless of the problems, barriers, and achievements through focus-group discussions and common exchanging of learning. The results revealed that there were 15 participants in the activity. Both positive and negative statements showed good results by comparing the paired t-test before and after participating in the activity. Understand the Buddhist Innovation of the 4 Bhavanas and cooperate with activities very well, have clarity, have good opinions and attitudes, or smart intelligence, showing an understanding of the goal of the activity.