การพัฒนาคุณภาพชีวิตชุมชนเกษตรกรรมอินทรีย์ตามแนว พุทธธรรมเพื่อชุมชนที่ยั่งยืนในพื้นที่ภาคกลางตอนบน

Abstract

In the past, theorganic farming community in the central planes used a lot of chemicals in agricultural productions, which hascaused both health problems and debts since farmers were spending beyond their means.However, after shifting to organic fertilizers, the qualities of life among farmer improved while their debts decreased. The application of the principle of Dhammasrefers to using knowledge to improve thequality of life through moderate consumption in accordance with the principle of Bhojanemattaññuta – the four principles of development. Bhojanemattaññuta means an understanding of moderate consumption following the Eightfold Noble Path. The goal of developing the quality of life of agriculturists according to the principles of Buddhadhamma is to build up a support system of knowledge distribution for agriculturists so that they have a permanent and sustainable understanding of organic agriculture.