The Happiness of life Based on Buddhism and Wisdom: a case study of the Chao Wat temple community, Chao Wat district, Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province

Abstract

This research the objective is to study the elements and way of happiness. Knowledge and wisdom in ethics lead to real and sustainable well-being of villagers. Chao Wat temple community, Chao Wat Sub-district, Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province and Presenting the form of the way of happiness. The sample is divided into 2 groups: a group of 20 people and a number of group wisdom knowledge general population number of 30 people by using surveys and in-depth interviews (only for knowledge). The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire and interviews with activist’s conversation (record). The statistics based on the data analysis, content analysis, and the percent of charge in conjunction with descriptive narration.

The results of the research were as follows: 1) The study of the composition and factors of the way of happiness of the villagers of Wat Chao Wat community, Chao Wat Sub-district, Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province Primary education level 4 the most 26% Occupation Farmers 72% The income is not more than 4,999 baht per month 50% Transport and communication, there is a main road, Lan Yang, Ban Rai - Lan Sak. The secondary line in the community of Bang Soi is also a gravel road. Communication part In the community there are telephone networks, various camps, TV and a community news distribution tower. (But not thoroughly) Overall environmental health care behavior has good waste management. Cleaning houses regularly And participation in community activities, 45 people, 90 percent. And the idioms to participate in the same activities, namely the cremation group, volunteer group and volunteer group, 15 people each, representing 30 percent. 2) Studying the knowledge and wisdom of villagers in the field of morality and ethics that bring true and lasting happiness. Most of the precepts are kept (temporary), giving, giving, sharing, forgiveness, which has honest occupational wisdom: making brooms, coconut stalks, pork stalks, fermented fish, traditional snacks, herbs, basket weaving, next to Brahma shirts. Share knowledge without cost.