ENGAGED BUDDHISM FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC WELFARE WORKS OFWAT KHAO TA-NGOH UDOMSOMPORN, NONGBUARAWE DISTRICT, CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Abstract

The public welfare works of Phrakru Suwimonbhavanakun, the provost of Wat Khao Ta-ngoh Udomsomporn,  Banhuanong, Nongbuarawe District, Chaiyaphum Province by building a dam have contributed to the public benefit in the following aspects: agriculture, promotion of sustainable society, tourism and leisure. As a result, the economy has been developed and stimulated through tourism that has increased the overall economy of the community. In transportation, agricultural products are more conveniently transported. The people have grown rotating economic crops throughout the year. Farmers have increased their incomes. They are not unemployed in the dry season. The people, thus, have a warm family institution living with happiness. Engaged Buddhism of Wat Khao Ta-ngoh Udomsomporn is, therefore, a social welfare in physical, emotional, social, health, intellect and life skills that benefit children, students, teachers, monks, novices, and as well as all villagers.