PALANG BOWON : VIRTUES COMMUNITY, LAND OF DHAMMA, THAI WAY OF LIFE

Abstract

The purpose of this article to present the content on the principles, concepts and guidelines of the Palang Bowon Project, Moral Community, Land of Dhamma, and Thai Way of Life. The components are as follows: 1) the application of religious principles to integrate them into an appropriate way of life; morality and ethics leading to the development of a good quality of life, 2) adopting the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy to be able to use it in a proper way of life leading to a better quality of life, 3) having the ability to lead cultural capital and enhance social values can create added economic value to the community leading to the development of a good quality of life, and 4) There was an integration of cooperation in the expansion of the moral community network, to the development of good quality of life. Therefore, the implementation of the Palang Bowon Moral Community Project is one approach that strengthens the community and society. Build a network of partners from government agencies, the private sector, and civil society across the country. To join in building a sustainable ethical society Encourage the temple to open the area as a learning center for religious principles Cultivate morals and ethics through the participation of all sectors in the community develop a strong community to create economic value The moral community drives its operations with the “Palang Bowon” mechanism (houses, temples, schools) based on the principle of participation “to think, share, share responsibility, and receive benefits”.