Mindfulness in the Process of Dialogue for Peace into Southern Border

Abstract

This article aims to write about the process of dialogue using mindfulness in the discussion and deep listening for the solution to the conflict in the southern border provinces. The author of the article collected information from books, documents, lectures, theories and opinions from the experience and the responsibility of the academic who has the experience in organizing the dialogue process in the southern border provinces. The author is also part of the participants in the process of dialogue. Results showed that deliberation through the use of mindfulness, without prejudice and tithes, can transform conflicts into peacefulness resulting from the reconstruction of new relations between Thai Buddhists and Muslims. In the past, ruptured from the idea and different beliefs
to return as good as from the use of mindfulness to listen carefully, reflect on the feelings and needs both sides.