A Cultivating Service Mind by Buddhist Psychology for Volunteer’s life Quality

Abstract

This research aims to study: 1) Current conditions regarding the characteristics of service mind and quality of life of volunteers, 2) Components of developing a service mind by Buddhist psychology for the quality of life of volunteers, and 3) to present guidelines for developing service mind by Buddhist psychology for the quality of life of volunteers. It was qualitative research methods, the important informants were chosen from purposive selection including 25 experts in Buddhism, Vipassana, psychology, and volunteers. Research tools included in-depth interviews. Content analysis was examined by using triangulation techniques.

The results of the research found that 1) the current condition of the service mind characteristics of volunteers at Watpa Charoenrat,  who has faith in Buddhism, Buddhist moral living, a service mind from the heart, being attentive, kind, and good attitude, eager to help others, being happy as the giver, 2) Components of developing a service mind by Buddhist psychology for the life quality of volunteers include; Role models of volunteers, Important characteristics of volunteerism, the virtues for working and practical guidelines, 3) Guidelines for developing service mind based on Buddhist psychology for the life quality of volunteers, including models of good deeds adhered, the important internal and external characteristics of volunteers, Dhamma or virtues which are consistent with the a service mind development for life quality of volunteers which include 5 Bala or power and 4 Sangkhahavatthu or bases of sympathy, and guidelines for doing volunteer work so that it is continuous and sustainable which has a positive effect on the life quality of volunteers in 4 areas: 1) Physical aspect, having strength and patience, 2) Moral aspect, having morality and Dhamma in living life, 3) Mental aspect, having awareness and knowing how to control emotions, 4) Intellectual aspect, having awareness on every objects and understanding the surroundings, seeing the world more realistically.