A Comparative Study of Sustainable Community Development Model of Buddhists and Muslims in Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province

Abstract

This research paper has three objectives: 1) to study of sustainable community development model of Buddhists in Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province 2) to study of sustainable community development model of Muslims in Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province and 3) to compare of sustainable community development model of Buddhists and Muslims in Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province. This study is of qualitative research. The sources of this study have been collected from documents and research papers related. In-depth interviews with 12 people. Data were analyzed and findings were presented descriptively.
The results of the study were as follows: 1. The development model for Buddhist communities in Singhanakhon municipality is (1) focusing on developing communities to be self-reliant; (2) working to respond to the environment that is unique to each community; (3) applying effective development methods to solve problems major community issues and encourage action, especially on issues of economic, social development, education and good health. It is a path leading to sustainable growth for the community. 2. Muslim Community Development Model in Singhanakhon Municipality mainly aiming to develop people and society by (1) developing community participation (2) empowering the community to be a force for community change the important thing is to develop people in the community to realize their responsibility towards their locality. 3. From the comparison of the sustainable community development model of Buddhists and Muslims in Singha Nakhon Municipality, Singhanakhon District, Songkhla Province. It was found that Buddhists and Muslims had the same view that developing people to understand the principles of religion and live together in society happily. Must have firm faith and strictly adhere to their religious principles equally. So that they can develop their body, speech and mind to be at ease the implications are different. Buddhists aim to follow the principles of the five precepts as a tool to develop the body, speech and mind to make merit and to lead to lasting happiness that is nirvana. Muslims aim to hold on to their faith in Allah. He is the guide for the development of life, bring sustainable happiness to the world society.