The Conservation of Soil Resource of Sufficiency Economy Wisdom Group according to Buddhist Principles in Nakhon Ratchasima Province

Abstract

             This research article has objectives : 1) to study of the soil resource conservation of the sufficiency economy wisdom group in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 2) to study the problem condition of the soil resource conservation of the sufficiency economy wisdom group in Nakhon Ratchasima Province and 3) to propose a model of the soil resource conservation of the sufficiency economy wisdom group according to Buddhist principles in Nakhon Ratchasima Province by visiting the area for interviews and group discussions of 48 persons  in 4 districts, namely Chokchai District, Nong Bun Mak District, Khorn Buri District and Wang Nam Khiew District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province to collect data for analysis and synthesis.

             The results of research found that:

             The soil resource conservation of the sufficiency economy wisdom group according to Buddhism in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, it found that (1) Chokchai District, the Organic Agriculture Group of New Developmental La Lom way, There is an ancient farming practice, (2) Nong Bun Mak District, there is an organic agriculture group as sustainable way, there is a doing agriculture under the sufficiency economy philosophy, (3) Khorn Buri District, there is a new agricultural group that has changed the way of life to organic agriculture. There are agricultures as Khok, Nong, Na and (4) Wang Nam Khiew District, there is a group of organic village, the soil resource onservation and the community will improve the soil to contain minerals.

             The problem condition of the soil resource conservation of the sufficiency economy wisdom group in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, it found that 1) the problem condition of human resources is lack of cooperation, there is no sacrifice, it does not see the importance of organic farming, 2) the problem condition of natural disasters caused by drought, no rain, soil deterioration, drought, soil lacks fertility, soil collapse and soil erosion, 3) community problem condition, some communities have not yet participated or participated in activities. There is a stick to the old way and monopoly capitalists; and 4) social problems. social deprivation lack of arable land the capitalist system took over.

             The soil conservation model of human resources should adhere to the principle of Hiri (moral shame)-Ottappa (moral dread) because it is a principle for protecting the world. People in the community will be ashamed or afraid of doing bad things and to prevent the soil conservation model of natural resources, to prevent humans from destroying nature or damaging soil resources. The soil conservation model of community holds Hiri (moral shame)-Ottappa (moral dread) are principles that can coexist in the community. This is also a reminder to people in the community not to destroy the soil to prevent conflicts in the community. The soil conservation model of society holds to live together in a good society with common activities. It is to respect the rules of coexistence in society.