INTEGRATION OF LIFE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN ACCORDING TO BUDDHADHAMMA

Abstract

ABSTRACT

             The objective of this research is 1) to study the concepts, theories about Life Quality Improvement Plan 2) to study the Buddha Dhamma for Life Quality Improvement Plan 3) to Integrate Life Quality Improvement Plan according to Buddha Dhamma 4)  in order to present the guidelines and knowledge creation on "Integrated Model of Life Quality Improvement Plan according to the Buddha Dhamma ".  The research is based on documentary qualitative research which the researcher has studied primary documents from primary sources and secondary sources, in-depth interviews 

The research showed that : Integration of Life Quality Improvement Plan can be developed into 3 levels : EARLY CHILDHOOD (Birth to 25 years old). At this age, the development level is divided into 3 phases; namely the age range from birth - 10 years ,between the ages of 11-15 years and the age range of 16-25 years . MIDDLE AGE  (from 26 years to 60 years  ) and OLD AGE (from the age of 61 years upwards). The Buddha Dhamma  which is suitable for all 3 levels are namely :-Primary Level is the period to seek achievement and set goal for success in their own lives. The main basic Dhamma applicable to Life Quality Improvement Plan is the Auspicious Life  Article 1-10 ; the Dhamma supporting are the principles of the 6th direction and the Iddhipada

The Middle Age, this is the  life span that must build a steady life and family base with stable job leading to the transition to the old age. The suitable Buddha Dhamma is the Auspicious Life Article 11-30 ; supporting Dhamma is the seven Sappurisa Dhamma .The Old Age  is the stage to prepare for the changing state of sankhara (physical body), seeking peace at the end of  life . The suitable Buddha dhamma is the Auspicious Life Article 31 - 38 ; having peaceful mind . Supporting dhamma is the four Bhavana , the Brahmavihara Dhamma ,the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. The new body of knowledge obtained from the research on the Integration of Life Quality Improvement Plan according to Buddha Dhamma is SDSW: MODEL