Model The Buddhist Community Readiness Model for Entering the Aging Society of Tambon Tha Pha, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province The Buddhist Community Readiness Model for Entering the Aging Society of Tambon Tha Pha, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province

Abstract

This research is a qualitative research approach, as the following theoretical frameworks: the concept of preparedness, the concept of vitality, the concept of health promotion, the concept of Buddhist principles, and the concept of social welfare. The research area was Tha Pha Subdistrict, Ko Kha District, Lampang Province, and consisted of 20 key informants. The research utilized a purposive sampling technique, in-depth interviews, and content analysis followed by descriptive writing. The results revealed:
1. Tha Pha Subdistrict systematically prepared for an aging society in accordance with the Livable City policy, covering all dimensions, including health, economy, environment, and society.
2. Buddhist community welfare provision for an aging society has developed from a self-reliant past to a current state of support from the public and private sectors, using Dhamma principles as the core to ensure sustainability.
3. The model for Buddhist community preparation for an aging society in Tha Pha Subdistrict integrates holistic care, using Buddhist as the core, with a development approach emphasizing participation from all sectors to create a sustainable Buddhist-based community.
Preparation for an aging society integrates holistic care based on Buddhist principles, with temples center as the primary driving force, along with elderly schools and collaborative networks to improve the quality of life of the elderly in all aspects, including health, economy, and society, which can be applied to the lives of the elderly and to planning to prepare for an aging society past future.