A STUDY OF THE SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY AND THE FIVE PRECEPTS OBSERVATION COMMUNITY IN NAMCHUM COMMUNITY, MUANG PHRAE DISTRICT, PHRAE PROVINCE

Abstract

There were three objectives of this research : 1) to study concept and theory of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and the five precepts observation community of the community of Namchum community, Muang Phrae District, Phrae Province, 2) to study the sufficiency economy and the five precepts observation community of Namchum community, Muang Phrae District, Phrae Province, and 3) to intergrate the sufficiency economy and the five precepts observation community of the community of Namchum community, Muang District, Phrae Province. This research was a qualitative research by documentary and In-depth interviews methods. The results were as follows:

(1) The concept of Sufficiency Economy Philosophy is a way of life and and based on the middle way. There are 2 principles; (1) 3 rings are reasonably tolerant and have good immunity; (2) 2 conditions are knowledgeand moral conditions. It is a balanced and sustainable development. The project of reconciliation using the principles of Buddhism "The five precepts observation community". Formation of the drive to operate in the form of integration of cooperation from the Sangha community, Government Sector Local leaders, community leaders, private organizations, associations, foundations, Public sector and enable all sectors of the society to participate in the cause of building the society, to reconcile the nation, to reduce conflicts, to create stability, security in life and property of the people, to calm the society peacefully and sustainable peace.

(2) The community of Namchum Sub-district, Muang Phrae District, Phrae Province has adopted the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy to apply in daily life. It can strengthen and self-reliance both the family and the community. There are agricultural products for household consumption. And products are constantly sold. They have a better life. Implementation of reconciliation projects by using Buddhist principles "The five precepts observation community" was made people conscious and shown responsibility, engage in the creation of their own local society by creating harmony, the understanding of living together in society happily. Have love, understanding respect each other's opinions. There is a generous family and secure in
life and property, appreciationand benefits of adopting the principles of Buddhism to live happily.

(3) The integration of Sufficiency Economy and the Five Precepts observation community of Namchum community, Muang Phrae District, Phrae Province, Include; Precepts 1 : Cultivate people in the community to love and harmony, do not take advantage of each other. The community is involved in the community project is village (home - temple - school); Precepts 2 : It focus on the community as a center for changing the behavior of the community by based on the cooperation to solve problems.; Precepts 3 : It Instill ethics to the people and the youth in the community to live according to the Buddhist principles, doing good, ignoring evil and make their mind pure and clear.; Precepts 4 : It is to cultivate the consciousness from the children tostimulate the consciousness of the people in the community are honest and living together in the community as normal happiness.; Precepts 5 : Strengthening the mind according to the Buddhist Principle as a stick to the mind of people in community. Therefore, encouraging people in the community can live in sufficiency economy by holding the middle line, let everyone in the community have a harmonious love to help each other for the community to be strong and live together happily.