APPLIED BUDDHADHAMMA FOR DEVELOPING POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF THE PEOPLE IN ANGTHONG PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article the objectives are 1. to study the level of political participation of people in Ang Thong Province 23 to present a model of applied Buddhism to develop political participation of people in Ang Thong Province. Integrated research model the qualitative research used in-depth interviews. with 19 key informants or people. Data were analyzed by descriptive content analysis and focus group discussion of 8 figures or people. Quantitative research used a questionnaire with a confidence value for the entire version equal to 0.930. Data was collected from a sample group, namely People in Ang Thong Province That were 400 samples aged 18 years and over. Data were analyzed by looking for frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations.

The research results found that 1. the level of political participation of people in Ang Thong Province Overall, it is at a high level in every aspect, respectively, and 2. Applied Buddhism model to develop political participation of people in Ang Thong Province. Meeting frequently is a good way to promote political participation. of the people use of technology, it is a tool for online meetings. Create a meeting space Create appropriate space for meetings and dialogue between government or political organizations and citizen groups. Support rights and freedoms Support human rights and fundamental freedoms Respect the chairman and the opinions of members at the meeting. Learn about the rules and appropriate actions. Maintain rules and regulations of the community and society in a sustainable manner. By studying and disseminating information Education and dissemination of information about political regulations and laws, the rightful protection and protection of monks who are the successors of Buddhism to last forever.