The Model of the Social Development of the Kammatthana Forest Monks of the Line of Luang Pu Man Phurithatto according to Theravada Buddhist Philosophy

Abstract

           The objectives of this thesis were 1) to study the theoretical concept of social development, 2) to study the social development of the forest monks of the Luang Pu Man Phuritto line according to the principles of Theravada Buddhist philosophy, 3) to analyze the social development pattern of the forest monks of the line of meditation. Luang Pu Man Phuritto, according to Theravada Buddhist philosophy, and 4) to present knowledge about the social development model of the forest meditation monks, Luang Pu Man Phuritto, according to Theravada Buddhist philosophy. This research aims to study and analyze the social development of the Forest Monks in the lineage of Luang Pu Mun Bhuridatta Thera based on Theravāda Buddhist philosophy. The study involves document analysis and in-depth interviews with 15 participants, including Vipassanā meditation masters with over 20 years of experience and a nun who has practiced for over 30 years, serving as the head of the nunnery at Prachakhomwanaram Temple (Pa Kung). The data is analyzed using content analysis and presented in a descriptive manner.
          The results of the research found that:
          1. Social development can be analyzed from various perspectives based on the concepts of each theory, each of which has advantages and limitations. Its application should consider the economic, cultural, and technological factors of each society in order to create sustainable and appropriate development.
          2. Theravada Buddhist Philosophy Used in Social Development of the Kammatthana Forest Monks of the Luang Pu Man Phurithatto Line: This includes meditation practices such as Kammaṭṭhāna, the three signs (nimitta 3), the six dispositions (cariyā 6), Samatha meditation, the four jhānas, the six abhiññās, Nirodha samāpatti (cessation of perception and feeling), Vipassanā meditation, and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipaṭṭhāna 4). The monks involved include Phra Thammawisuthimongkol (Bua Ñāṇasampanno), Phra Thepwisuthimongkol Wi. (Sri Mahāwīro), Phra Phromwajirasopon (Sri Chand Punyaratho), and Phra Rājapacaryānamuni (Thonginthā Kattapunyo).
          3. The Model of Social Development of the Kammatthana Forest Monks of the Luang Pu Man Phurithatto Line According to Theravada Buddhist Philosophy: The social development roles include six areas: governance, religious education, educational welfare, religious propagation, public utilities, and social welfare.
          4. Knowledge Gained from the Social Development of the Kammatthana Forest Monks of the Luang Pu Man Phurithatto Line According to Theravada Buddhist Philosophy: This knowledge is represented by the "BRM MODEL".