APPLICATION OF THE FOUR BHĀVANĀ OF MEDITATION FOR ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ELDERLY PEOPLE IN CHIANG RAI PROVINCE

Abstract

Research on “Application of the Four Bhāvanā of Meditation for Enhancing the Quality of Life of Elderly People in Chiang Rai Province” The objectives are 1) to Study on the Context of Quality of Life Development for the Elderly in Chiang Rai Province; 2) To Study Methods of Applying the Four Bhāvanā to Enhance the Quality of Life of Elderly People in Chiang Rai Province 3) To Propose Approaches for Applying the Four Bhāvanā to Enhance the Quality of Life of Elderly People in Chiang Rai Province, Use qualitative research methods. Conduct in-depth interviews with informants. There were 10 important people. Conducted focus group discussions with 10 figures/person. Data were analyzed using explanatory and descriptive methods. The research results found that 1) Study on the Context of Quality of Life Development for the Elderly in Chiang Rai Province found that It was found that there are private business units that organize pension systems. and retirement benefits Promote income for the elderly Organize recreational activities Provide ageappropriate job resources government agency Organize a social security systemSet a stable and appropriate income. Providing care and assistance to poor elderly groups Medical and Public Health Service Unit Providing experts in the elderly Reduce the cost of the social security system by providing medical care services. family institution and institutions that provide treatment services for the elderly. Activities for the elderly are self-development activities according to their potential. All-round development and religious activities to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. 2) To Study Methods of Applying the Four Bhāvanā to Enhance the Quality of Life of Elderly People in Chiang Rai Province  found that the participation of local administrative organizations Subdistrict HealthPromoting Hospital, community leaders, knowledgeable personnel in the community (Former government teacher) Temples and various related organizations Created activities to develop the quality of life of the elderly, including activities to create principles of morality and ethics in order to see their own worth. Behave according to the principles of Buddhism. or the religion that they believe in Activities to promote physical health and good mental health 3) To Propose Approaches for Applying the Four Bhāvanā to Enhance the Quality of Life of Elderly People in Chiang Rai Province found that guidelines for improving the quality of life of the elderly were appropriate. It is to provide knowledge about taking care of your health by eating and living in a good environment. and exercise that is appropriate for age Toward mental development, starting from the moral principles that one should have in society. Being mindful in living life and doing work Including the intellectual aspect. Understand what is happening to yourself and society.