Developing Life Skills of Mahamakut Buddhist University Students through Buddhist Social Work Processes: A New Model in the Digital Era

Abstract

This academic article presents a comprehensive model for developing life skills among Mahamakut Buddhist University students through the integration of Buddhist social work processes and digital technology. Based on a review of literature and related case studies, this research found that 21^st century life skills development should combine Buddhist principles, including the Four Sangahavatthus, Yoniso-manasikara, the Four Iddhipadas, and the Threefold Benefit with systematic social work processes and creative use of technology. Appropriate activities include online seminars, critical thinking workshops, digital volunteerism, and ethical technology training. The synthesized findings indicate that students can effectively develop life skills and moral values to sustainably cope with challenges in the digital era. The body of knowledge from this article is the presentation of a model for developing students’ life skills through a Buddhist social work process in the digital era, which has unique characteristics and distinctive features that differ from traditional life skills development models.