INTEGRATING THE IDDHIPADA IV FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN BORDER PATROL POLICE DIVISION (KING TAKSIN CAMP)

Abstract

This research aims to: (1) examine the principles of the Four Iddhipāda as presented in Buddhist scriptures; (2) identify appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) skills for Border Patrol Police Unit 34 (King Taksin Camp); and (3) integrate the Four Iddhipāda to enhance AI skills among officers. This study adopts a qualitative research approach, utilizing data from Buddhist scriptures, academic documents related to artificial intelligence, and in-depth interviews with key informants, including community leaders, members of the Police Advisory Board (Kor.Tor.Tor.), and the general public.

The findings reveal that the Four Iddhipāda chanda (aspiration), viriya (effort), citta (focused attention), and vimaṁsā (investigation) serve as a systematic framework for self-development, emphasizing intrinsic motivation, perseverance, concentration, and rational reflection. The appropriate AI skills for Border Patrol Police Unit 34 include basic AI tool utilization, analytical thinking and data literacy, the application of AI in security operations, and digital ethics.

The integration of the Four Iddhipāda with AI skill development shows that chanda fosters motivation for learning new technologies, viriya promotes continuous effort in skill development, citta enhances concentration and task commitment, and vimaṁsā supports critical analysis and evaluation of AI applications. This integration leads to effective skill development while maintaining ethical integrity, ultimately enhancing the operational performance of Border Patrol Police in a sustainable manner.