Model of Human Relations Life Skills Development Based on Buddhism in the Context of Vocational Education

Abstract

This article aimed to propose a model for developing human relations life skills based on Buddhism for vocational students. This research aimed to collect and analyze documents, theories, research, and related policies both domestically and internationally. The results showed that: Meanwhile, Buddhism, particularly the Threefold Training (Morality, Concentration, Wisdom), the Four Sanghavatthu (Dana, Piyavacā, Atthacariya, Samānatta), mindfulness, and loving-kindness meditation, were aligned with the components of human relations life skills, including self-control, understanding others, positive communication, and peaceful coexistence. From the synthesis, a development model is proposed that consists of four main steps: (1) building a foundation of Buddhism and a supportive attitude towards human relations; (2) training human relations skills through experiential learning processes; (3) integrating Buddhist principles into real situations through group activities, reflection, and mindfulness training; and (4) monitoring and continuous development in learning and internship contexts. This model is expected to enable vocational education institutions to design student development activities or curricula that promote vocational skills, human relations, life skills, and solid ethics, in line with the 20-year national strategy, the national education plan, and the Sustainable Development Goals in education.

Keywords: Development, Life Skills, Human Relations, Buddhism, Vocational Education