BUDDHA-DHAMMA INTEGRATION FOR PERSONNEL’S QUALITY OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT MAHACHULALONGKORNRAJAVIDYALAYA UNIVERSITY (CENTRAL CAMPUS)

Abstract

Objectives of this study were: 1. examine the level of quality of life, 2. study the relationship between the Four Bhavanas (mental developments) and quality of life, and 3. propose a model for developing the quality of life of personnel at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (Central Campus). This study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics using multiple regression analysis, were applied. The quantitative data were collected from 157 full-time operational staff members at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (Headquarters) through questionnaires, while the qualitative data were obtained from in-depth interviews with nine key informants (monks and lay personnel)

The research findings revealed that 1. the overall quality of life of personnel was at a high level ( = 3.91, S.D. = 0.575); 2.the relationship between the Four Bhavanas and the quality of life was moderately positive (R = 0.661**); and 3. the integration of Buddhist principles for developing personnel’s quality of life comprised four components: 1. Kayabhavana (Physical Development)-promoting physical health and a conducive environment; 2. Silalbhavana (Moral Development)-enhancing discipline, ethics, and honesty at work; 3. Cittabhavana (Mental Development)-cultivating determination, concentration, and responsibility in performing duties; and 4. Panyabhavana (Wisdom Development)-fostering analytical thinking and integrating Buddhist wisdom with modern knowledge to holistically enhance personnel’s quality of life.