Abhisamãcãra: Personality Development Process according to Buddhism
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
The objectives of this article were (1) to study personality development according to Western concepts, (2) to study Abhisamācāra in Buddhism, (3) to integrate the personality development process with Abhisamācāra in Buddhism, and (4) to propose the body of knowledge on “A model of personality development process integrated with Abhisamācāra”. The data of this qualitative study were collected from documents, research works, and in-depth interviews with 7 experts in personality development and 7 experts in Abhisamācāra. The data were analyzed and then presented in a descriptive method.
The results of the study were found as follows: 1) Personality development is the process in behavioral adjustment suitably expressing to role, duty, and situation.
2) Abhisamācāra is the process of physical, verbal, and mental development based on the discipline set down by the Lord Buddha as a guideline for virtue cultivation for monks, leading to confidence and faith in people.
3) Physical integration is bodily action development with the realization of rules, regulations and culture in the society. Verbal action management is to realize language and communication appropriateness, leading to public understanding, and public and righteous advantages. Emotional management is the control of pleasant object and unpleasant object affecting bodily and verbal expressions. Social component management is to understand the personality expressions suitable to the contexts of community, tradition and culture by having interaction with respect and suitability to one’s own status and other people in society.
4) The body of knowledge obtained from the study on “The personal development integrated with Abhisamācāra” can be concluded into “LOTUS MODEL”.
Article Details
Views and opinions appearing in articles in the Journal of Arts of Management It is the responsibility of the author of the article. and does not constitute the view and responsibility of the editorial team I agree that the article is copyright of the Arts and Management Journal.
References
Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. (1994). To follow the footsteps of Arahantas (Original Copy). Dhamma Sapha.
Chaisanit, D., & Lertsawaengkit, S. (1997). Personality development. Pinyo Printing.
Chaophraya Phrasadet Surentharathibodi (M.R. Pia Malakula). (2012). The etiquette B.E. 2555. Published for distribution by Prof.Dr. Uthis Siriwan. Than Research and Market.
Dechawongse, S. (2021, March, 21). Interview.
Inthasara, W. (2019). Sila Samadhi Panya. (3rd ed.). Khumthong Industry and Printing.
Jan-aim, S. (2001). General psychology. (11th ed.). Thai Wattana Panich.
Kaewkangwan, S. (2019). Psychological theory of personality (18th ed.). Pimdee.
Kantatian, W. (2021, March, 26). Interview.
Kosolnirattiwong, M. (1998). Buddhadhamma: Techniques in supervising. Suveeriyasahn.
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya. (1996). The Tipitaka ofMahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya version. MCU Press.
Ngamsanga, P., & Nimanong, V. (2018). An analytical study of Dhammavinaya as the foundation of Thai manners. Journal of MCU Peace Studies, 6(sp1), 443-452. https://so03.tci- thaijo.org/index.php/journal-peace/article/ view/97416
NIDA Poll. (2020,October 26). NIDA Poll Results. NIDA Poll. https://nidapoll.nida.ac.th/survey_detail?survey_id=224
Phramethavinayaros (Suthep Pasiviko). (2021, March, 15). Interview.
Phrathamkittimethee (Kasem Sanyato). (2021, March, 23.) Interview.
Phratheppariyatsophon (Panya Visuddhipanno). (2021, March, 16). Interview.
Raksat, S. (2021, March, 21). Interview.
Seedalertthaweechai, W. (2021, March, 25). Interview.
Seetakalin, P. (2015). Physical science. Sukhothaithammathirat University.
Somdet Phraphutthaghosajarn (P.A. Payutto). (2018). Dictionary of Buddhism (Vocabulary collection) (33th ed.). Phali Dhamma.
Somdet Phraphutthaghosajarn (P.A. Payutto). (2018). Dictionary of Buddhism (Dhamma collection) (60th ed.). Phali Dhamma.
Thaowrnvej, P. (1994). Personality to success (11th ed.). Saijai Publication.
Thawornvej, P. (2006). Good personality in 24 hours. Saijai Publication.