The Dynamics of Phayao: Socio-cultural Change Movements and Self-management of Local Communities in accordance with Buddhism

Authors

  • Phrakhrusoponpariyatsutee, Sahathaya Wises, Somyot Panyamak,

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the process of social and cultural change, 2) to analyze self-management methods of local communities in accordance with Buddhism that are consistent with the social and cultural changes in Phayao Province, and 3) to synthesize the dynamics of the base and self-management practices of the local community according to Buddhism. Qualitative research was designed by documentary study and field study. Data were collected by visiting the small group meeting area, interviews with key informants, and participate in community activities in Phayao province and Chiang Rai in some districts. The results of the research were as follows: 1. For social and cultural change process in Phayao Province, there have been studies in 5 areas, consisting of 1) the principles of governing the country and the principles of Buddhism, 2) the dynamics of civil society in managing natural resources in the Ing River Basin, 3) the dynamics of the public sector and political movements, 4) the pattern of having participation and self-reliance of the Phrapariyattidhamma Schools in general division, and 5) Buddhist tourism in Wat Phra That of 9 districts. 2. Concepts and practices in self-management of local communities in accordance with Buddhism consisted of 1) the process and methods of self-management of local communities, 2) the mechanism of self-management of local communities, and 3) the conditions of self-management of local communities. 3. The dynamics of the concepts and practices in self-management of local communities in accordance with Buddhism by using the 4 principles of prayer to analyze self-management of local communities including social and cultural changes consisted of 1) physical development, 2) moral development, 3) emotional development, and 4) intellectual development. 

Published

2020-11-01

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