THE CREATION OF RECONCILIATION AND HARMONY FOLLOWING BUDDHISM OF THE COMMUNITY IN THAWAT BURI DISTRICT, ROI ET PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research included: 1) to study the conflict problems in Ban Thayeam and Banniwet communities in Thawatchaburi District, Roi Et Province; 2) to enhance reconciliation and harmony following Buddhism in Ban ThaYeam and Banniwet communities in Thawatchaburi District, Roi Et Province; 3) to analyze the process of enhancing reconciliation and harmony in Ban Thayeam and Banniwet communities in Thawatchaburi District, Roi Et Province. The study results were as follows. 1) The problems of conflicts and misunderstanding in general of Ban Thayeam and Banniwet communities were mainly related to benefits sharing. The Coexistence in a community has some conflicts in making a living in various aspects including: conflicts of interests in arable land; conflicts in utilization of public land; the lack of common understanding in land boundaries; family problems; politics and governance problems; controversy in temple's management system specially in funeral management. Controversy in land management is the primary cause of the conflicts.  2) The creation of reconciliation and harmony through giving (donating), sharing or giving things is the foundation that graciously attracts the minds of the recipients. The givers are always beloved among the recipients that creates reconciliation and harmony in the community. Welfare through sharing or giving leads to happiness and unity. Creation of reconciliation and harmony through mellifluous speeches, mellifluous speaking helps binding a close friendship and creating reconciliation and harmony. Binding friendship with others through mellifluous speeches is an art in using useful words that create reconciliation and harmony.