Integration of Buddhism Principle and Solid Wastes Processing by Circular Economy Towards Resulted Base Management: Case Study of Buddhism Temples

Abstract

The presentation herein was the qualitative study focused on depth interview integrated with some quantitative study and content analysis. Buddhism temples as case studies included Wat (Temple) Chakdang, Wat Suankaew, Wat Yanvesakawan, Wat Pa Udomsuk, Suankaew Foundation Branch at Kabinburi, and Suankaew Foundation Branch at Burirum. Depth interview had been individually undertaken through the abbots, monks, monk assistants (man or woman), workers in the temple. The main concept of management of all temples is an integration of Buddhism principle for the green area as spiritual wellness community and solid waste processing by CE, but different approach. Wat Chakdang and Wat Yanvesakawan, as well as Wat Pa Udomsuk had developed green area by only trees plantation, but Wat Suankaew and Foundation Branches  had developed green area by an integrated agriculture. All temples and Foundation Branches except Wat Yanvesakawan had carried out solid wastes processing by CE. Wat Chakdang had emphasized the recycle processing particularly plastic bottles recycled to fiber to proceed for yellow robe for monk, blanket, T-shirt etc. The CE approaches thus were mainly reduction together with recycle, and some repair and refurbish. While Wat Suankaew had used donated items for solid wastes processing through separation and selling to the old thing retailing shops by bidding. The approach was mainly reduction together with repair, and some recycle. The significant factor influencing the RBM was leader and leadership of the abbot. Such leader and leadership had enticed the people motivation towards cooperation. In addition, integration management, innovation of solid wastes processing by CE, cooperation, networking, and policy/plan to action were all factors influencing the RBM on the sustainable development concept.