THE MARANASSATI DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PREPARATION OF A PEACEFUL DEATH FOR DHAMMA PRACTITIONER AT WAT TANWANDEECHAROENSUK IN BANGKOK

Abstract

This research article aims to study the preparation for a good death among Dhamma practitioners. Comparative study of the effect of mindfulness of death program for preparing for a good death among practitioners and confirming the use of mindfulness of death program for preparing for a good death among practitioners at Wat Tanwandeecharoensuk, Bangkok This research was
a mixed-methods research using a quasi-experimental research process. The sample consisted of 200 Dhamma practitioners selected by means of a ready-made table. The key informants were 60 Dhamma practitioners who were members of the control and experimental groups, use the random assignment procedure. The research tools and data collection included the mindfulness of death program, descriptive data analysis, and hypothesis testing using t-test and 6’ C technique. The research results found that the preparation for a good death of the practitioners gave importance to the preparation of the mind, intellect and society at a moderate level. The results of the comparative study of the effects of the mindfulness of death program for preparing for a good death of the practitioners after receiving the mindfulness of death program showed that the mean scores in all dimensions were higher than before receiving the training and the form of using the program of mindfulness of death to prepare for a good death for those practicing Dhamma is an integration of activities that are multidimensional and comprehensive. It is a combination of providing knowledge, stimulating ideas and mental training, which is a comprehensive approach that encourages practitioners to prepare for a good death effectively.