The Creation of Life Skills in the Digital Era of People in Roi Et Province Based on Theravada Buddhists Philosophy

Abstract

The purpose of this research is; 1) to study the problems of life skills in the digital era of people in Roi Et province, 2) to study the principles of Theravada Buddhist philosophy in order to create appropriate life skills, and 3) to analyze the creation of life skills in the digital era of people in Roi Et Province based on Theravada Buddhist philosophy. This is qualitative research, using in-depth interview of target population including Buddhist scholars, local administrators and organization leaders totaling 25 people, as well as monks and households. The results are presented using descriptive analysis methods.
The research result finds that: The target population experience difficulties with their living skills in four ways: 1) Lack of self-awareness, lack understanding the worth of life, both in terms of one’s roles and obligations towards oneself and others. Having the wrong understanding of those temptations. 2) Lack of emotional control many result in becoming mentally fragile, passionate, angry, rash, easily prone to love, and quick to love. 3) Lack of proper decision-making and problem-solving. 4) Lack of adjustment to live safely and peacefully with people in society. The target population have implemented Theravada Buddhist philosophy to create appropriate life skills. Sammaditthi is the right view has been proven to create effective self-awareness skill. Satisampajañña is a mindfulness practice capable of assisting in wisely managing emotions skill. Samadhi is a skill that concentrates and creates a focus for decision-making and problem-solving. And Pañña is a way to create wisdom and skills for social interaction in a way that is both normal and happy.