The Model of Transferring Local Wisdom in Buddhist Tradition of People in Surin Province

Abstract

This research article aims at; 1) study of the local wisdom in Buddhist tradition in Surin province, 2) study the transferring local wisdom in Buddhist tradition and,
3) presenting a model of transferring local wisdom in Buddhist tradition of Surin province. It was an applied research. The result revealed that local wisdom refers to accumulative knowledge passed on from many generations, intelligence and abilities of local experts, being important cultural heritage for life and together arranged in community. There are obvious local wisdoms in Surin province; (1) Santonta tradition referring to a ritual of showing their gratitude to parents, (2) Bun Khao Chee tradition or a function Buddhist merit making in the third month and (3) Naga Chang ordination is an activity of faith growth and Buddhism renewal. There are 4 models of local wisdom transferring in Buddhist tradition in Surin, namely; (1) model of transferring the local wisdom in Buddhist tradition in the view of local wise, leaders and scholars requires practice, learning and knowledge development done by the wise, (2)  model of transferring the local wisdom by knowledge sharing, training for knowledge and experience exchange, and establishing learning center in the community, (3) model of transferring the Buddhist local wisdom according to modern science requires adhering the practice, information books, learning place, using technology for collaboration, (4) model of transferring Buddhist local wisdom tradition must be supportive function to promote the local people’s living in Surin province for purpose of right faith growth and volunteers in the community.