The Process of Buddhist Forest Conservation : Case Study of Forest in Khokyai Khamplakung Phonthong District, Roi-Et Province

Abstract

           This research article aims: 1)to study Buddhist forest conservation guidelines; 2)to study the forest conservation problems; 3) to study forest conservation processes. The research found that Buddhist forest conservation guidelines by using the Buddha’s doctrine in 4 principles: Law of Causation (Paticca-samuppada), Threefold Learning, Ditthadhammikattha, Virtues for Layperson.  The problem of forest conservation in Khokyai Khamplakung  Phonthong District, Roi-Et Province is that people in the community lack of knowledge on the relationship between man and nature – ecosystems, volunteer ideology and a system to solve forest conservation problems. The forest conservation process of Khokyai Khamplakung  Phonthong District are: 1)to study of problems and impacts; 2)to determine the purposes of conservation; 3) to define boundaries and protect conservation areas; 4)to prioritize the problems; 5) to assesses the conservation risks; 6)to study the factors contributing to conservation; 7) to set the policies and conservation plans; 8) to maintain the operations