HEALTH PROMOTION BY USING THE PRINCIPLE OF THE 4 SANGAHAVATHU IN THE NOI HOUSING COMMUNITY, CHIANGMAI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of research were to study 1. To study the health promotion of the 4 Sangahavathu in the Noi Hoi Housing Community, Chiangmai Province. 2. To develop a model of health promotion through the use of 4 Sangahavathu in the community housing Nong Hoi, Chiangmai Province. This is an analytical project in order to apply the results of the study and is promoted as a guide for the promotion of healthy communities.The research findings revealed the following: The Nong Hoi Housing Community is a community with a large and fast growing population. At present there are problems in the community with school children, slums, drugs and teenagers making trouble in the city. The 4 Sangahavathu is a teaching in Buddhism which focuses on four principles of service, liberality, kindly speech, beneficial actions and impartiality. These are qualities that bond people together in unity as principles of helpful integration. This is absolutely necessary for all people and all societies.Sangahavathu is a foundation of sharing benefits and promoting social progress. The four aspects of Sangahavathu are traditionally called 1) Thanung(giving charity or liberality). 2) Piyaraja(pleasant or kindly speech). 3) Atthacariya( benefaction). 4. Samanathata(good behavior or impartiality). People living in the Nong Hoi Housing Community, Chiangmai Province