MORAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL OF MAHAMAKUT BUDDHIST UNIVERSITY SRILANCHANG CAMPUS STUDENTS BASED ON LIFE STATION CONCEPT OF PHRABHATTHARADHAMMASUTHI (SUPAT SUVATTHANO)

Abstract

The objectives of the research were 1) to study, and 2) to develop a model for enhancing the moral virtues of students at Mahamakut Buddhist University, Si Lan Chang Campus, based on the "Life Stations" concept of Phra Bhadhra Dhammasudhi (Suphat Suvaddhano). This study employed a qualitative research methodology. The target groups consisted of Phra Bhadhra Dhammasudhi, representatives of the Sangha, faculty members, and undergraduate students. The research instruments included document analysis guidelines, in-depth interview forms, focus group discussion themes, group discussion topics, observation records, and evaluation forms. Data were analyzed using content analysis, as well as statistical analysis including mean, standard deviation, and t-test. for independent samples. The research findings were as follows: 1. The research finding disclosed that the "Life Station" concept of Phra Bhadradhammasudhi (Suphat Suvaddhano) likens an individual's life to a train journey that stops at various stations. This journey consists of four key stations, each of which integrates specific virtues as follows: Station 1: The Family Station (The Starting Point) This is the initial station that shapes one's identity. Its core foundations are respect and love. The Dhamma principles integrated into this station include Garava (Respect), Nivata (Humility), and the Four Brahmavihara (The Four Sublime States of Mind) Station 2: The School Station (Learning) This is a period dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and the cultivation of discipline. The core Dhamma principles for this station are Su-Ji-Pu-Li (Listening, Thinking, Asking, and Recording) and the Four Iddhipada (The Four Paths to Success) Station 3: The Workplace Station (Building Stability) This station involves interacting with a diverse range of people and taking on professional responsibilities. The guiding Dhamma principles include Self-Management, People Management, and Task Management (Krong Ton, Krong Kon, Krong Ngan), along with the Five Bala (The Five Powers) Station 4: The Destination Station (Life’s Conclusion) Upon reaching the end of the line before departing from this world, the essential thing to carry forward is the "Provisions of Merit" (Sabiang Boon). The core Dhamma principles for this station are Punyasikkha (The Study of Merit-making) and the Four Sangahavatthu (The Four Bases of Social Solidarity). 2. The research indicated that students' knowledge and understanding of the Moral Development Model at Mahamakut Buddhist University, Si Lan Chang Campus, based on the "Life Stations" concept, showed a statistically significant improvement between the pre-assessment and post-assessment at the .01.