THE BUDDHIST THOUGHT: SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY HORTICULTURE FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE NORTH

Abstract

The objective of this research were 1) to study the self-sufficiency model by horticulture for the elderly in the North, 2) to develop the self-sufficiency model by horticulture for the elderly in the North, and 3) to analyze the self-sufficiency model by horticulture for the elderly in the North in accordance with the Buddhist Thought. This is a qualitative research.

The study findings indicated that; The self-sufficiency of the elderly in horticulture in the north requires knowledge on the growth of horticulture for the elderly to know the principles of methods of cultivation, selection of varieties of vegetables suitable for cultivation from the basic principles of growing garden crops such as seedling, transferring, soil improvement, and fertilizing, etc. Growing vegetables is also considered a simple activity for household consumption, helping to minimize costs and making older people less depressed and having a positive impact on their physical and mental health and can be established as additional career. Likewise, growing vegetables means encouraging self-reliance, not harming oneself and others by adhering to the principle of resilience (right livelihood), being patient, sacrificing, and sharing, which can contribute to real and lasting self-reliance.