Integrating Buddhist Principles To Promote Public Participation In Waste Management Of Dongphaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization Bokluea District, Nan Province

Abstract

This research article aimed to: 1) study the level of participation in waste management of Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province; 2) study the relationship between Buddhist principles and public participation in waste management of Dong Phaya Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Bo Kluea District, Nan Province; and
3) present the integration of Buddhist principles to promote public participation in waste management based on the principle of non-perishable dhamma. The study employed mixed methods research consisting of quantitative research with a sample of 172 people using a questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis are frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's product momentum. In-depth interviews were conducted with 12 key informants using an interview form and descriptive content analysis.

         The research found that:

1. 1. The overall level of participation in waste management is at a high level.
2. 2. Buddhist principles are significantly related to public participation in waste management at a statistical level of 0.01.
3. 3. Integrating Buddhist principles to promote public participation in waste management using the principle of non-perishable dhamma is to promote participation, such as community meetings to consider draft regulations and design waste collection fees. Promote democracy in the community to select leaders, allowing people to listen to opinions on waste management proposals in the community, including organizing public activities for people to participate in taking care of religious sites in both Buddhist and Christian communities, allowing people in the area to be united in maintaining cleanliness and separating waste at the source together.