Development of Strong Community for Upgrading to the 5 Precepts Village : A Case Study of Ban Kamphaeng Din Sam Ngam District PhichitProvince

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were 1) to study the development condition of the 5 Precepts Village; 2) to analyze the relationship between the principle of Bhavana 4 (spiritual cultivation) and the development of strong communities to upgrade to a model 5 Precepts Village ; and 3) to present guidelines for upgrading to a model 5 Precepts Village. This was a mixed methods research consisting of the qualitative and quantitative research. For qualitative research, the sample used in this research was 343 persons using the substitution method ​​in Taro Yamane's formula. Tools are questionnaires and interview forms. Data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient Test. Qualitative research was done by in-depth interview with 18 key informants and Content Analysis.
         The results showed that : 1) The development of the 5 Precepts villages according to the principle of Bhavana 4, overall was at a high level at the development according to the activities of the 5 Precepts Village Project as a whole was at a high level. 2) The analysis results of the relationship between the principle of Bhavana 4 and activities of a model 5 Precepts Village Project found that there was a high level of positive correlation coefficient (r = 0.788). It was statistically significant at 0.01 level. And 3) Guidelines for upgrading to a model 5 precepts village can be summarized into 3 approaches: 1) building a network of the 5 precepts village in terms of authority; 2) building a network of the 5 Precepts village on issues; 3) building a network of the 5 Precepts village in the area to promote and support the village to be strong and be able to upgrade to a model 5 Precepts a village.