A Comparison of the Principles of Community Assistance in Theravada Buddhism with the Principles of Community Pastoral Care in the Roman Catholic Way of Life: A Comparative Case Study of Two Communities in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) Principles of community assistance in Theravada Buddhism 2) Principles of community pastoral care in the Roman Catholic way nd 3) compare the similarities and differences of the Theravada Buddhist community with the principles of community pastoral care of the Roman Catholic Christian community.

Research results found that: 1. The principles of community assistance in Theravada Buddhism include the 4 principles of Sangha Vatthu, consisting of 1) alms, providing assistance and support to the community, 2) piyavaja, giving advice and temples as a source of Dhamma learning, 3) Atthacariya, helping as a source of volunteerism. Able to help other communities at any time. 4) Samanatta. Strictly comply with the rules and regulations of the community. 2. Principles of love and kindness. Restoring faith 2) principles of support, monks caring for the community by visiting the faithful in the community, and 3) sharing, which is love and helping share. 3. When comparing the principles of community assistance of the two religions to compare the similarities and differences, it was found that the similarities of the two religions have the main purpose is to act to prevent Edit Help and encourage those who experience various difficulties in the community to be able to help themselves. The difference is the principles of each religion that are put into practice. This makes the contribution of a comparative study of these two religions able to connect the methods of community care in Buddhism with community care in Christianity.