IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SOMDEJ PHRA NYANVAJIRODOM (LUANG POR VIRIYANG) TEACHER COURSE

Abstract

The dissertation paper has three objectives: 1) to study the improvement of quality of life through program of Somdej Phra Nyan Vajirodom (Luang Por Viriyang) kru-samadhi course 2) to study the principles of Buddhism applied improving quality of life through Somdej Phra Nyan Vajirodom (Luang Por Viriyang) kru-samadhi course and 3) to present the improvement of quality of life through Somdej Phra Nyan Vajirodom (Luang Por Viriyang) kru-samadhi course. This is qualitative research using in-depth interview and presents in descriptive form

The research findings revealed that Luang Por Viriyang kru-samadhi course consists of the following structures: theoretical section, walking and sitting meditation to be added up to 200 hours by taking writing and practical examination, The summary and integration of research were4 aspects as follows: 1) Integrated meditation method by reciting a mantra, Buddhad constantly 2) Content formats by educating mindfulness, full comprehension and concentration regularly 3 ) Program to teach mindfulness and full comprehension to train the mind to be mindful in all postures, to live life like an awakening Buddhist all the time with right concentrationand 4) Evaluation by being mindful in daily life. The body of knowledge gained is a