SAPPAYA VITHI: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL MODELING FOR MANAGING TEMPLE GROUNDS AS A MODEL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN NONTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article to 1) Study the management pattern of meditation temples in Nonthaburi province, 2) Study the components of environmental conservation area management according to landscape architecture and the four principles of supply of temples in Nonthaburi Province, and 3) Propose guidelines for environmental conservation area management according to landscape architecture and the principles of supply of temples in Nonthaburi Province. This qualitative research collected data from key informants in the form of in-depth interviews, specifically selected 20 people and 10 focus group discussions using an interview form. The data was analyzed in terms of content. The research results found that 1) The management pattern of meditation temples consisted of the principles of a suitable abode, suitable food, suitable person, suitable dhamma. 2) The components of environmental conservation temple area management according to landscape architecture consisted of the management of the area to be orderly, neat, clean and safe with signs and recommendations for places that were orderly and in accordance with the principles of a sufficiency temple, the arrangement of zones for food, drinking water, and various learning areas, natural areas for people to experience in accordance with the principles of sufficiency of food, the reception and greeting, and the provision of advice and services. There are leaders who practice various religious activities in accordance with the principle of personal supply and the provision of peaceful areas, areas for meditation, and courses of practice in accordance with the principle of Dhamma supply. 3) Guidelines for managing environmental conservation areas according to the principles of landscape architecture and the principle of suitable consisting of managing temple areas for environmental conservation with the principle of suitable abode, suitable food, suitable person, suitable dhamma.