A STUDY OF BUDDHADHAMMA FOR THE LIVING OF THE ELDERLY AT THE DISTRICT HEALTH PROMOTION HOSPITAL IN BAAN PHANGKA. CHAISATAN SUB-DISTRICT. MUANG NAN DISTRICT. NAN PROVINCE

Abstract

The objects of this thesis were: 1) to study Buddha Dhamma for the living of the elderly. 2) 
to study living will of the elderly at the District Health Promotion Hospital in Baan Phangka. 
Chaisatan sub-district. Muang Nan District. Nan Province. 3) propose the principles of Buddha 
Dhamma for the living of the elderly at the District Health Promotion Hospital in Baan Phangka. 
Chaisatan sub-district. Muang Nan District. Nan Province. This is qualitative research method. study 
from documentary research. field study by interview research and structured interview from. and 
collects data from peoples age 60 years old and over. in male 10 female 10 total 20 persons. The 
study revealed that:  
1. Buddhist principles for living in the elderly: Trinity merit and Compassion 3 
Brahmavihara 4 and 5 Precepts. 
2. The living of the elderly: Daily activities. most of them can do daily activities. And 
passed the criteria according to the assessment screening for long term elderly health problems 
in the community (ADL). Nutrition status is within the normal range according to body mass index 
(BMI). Health awareness and health behavior. people example group are aware that they do not 
have any illnesses. And know how to maintain health. Do not drink alcohol. tea coffee and not 
smoke. Drink water and milk. eat fish. fruits and vegetables. As for doing activities. most of them 
are in the elderly. addicted to society. which is helping themselves well. Have good general 
health. there may be chronic non communicable diseases but can be controlled able to 
participate in social activities and can help others. 
3. Propose the principles of Buddha Dhamma for the living of the elderly: daily activities. 
using the principles of Buddhism. merit and compassion 3 include prayer to pray before bed. 
make merit. listen to sermons and apply the principles of Dhamma in daily life. and meditate. 
The 5 precepts include not drinking alcohol. not smoking. Brahmavihara 4 is a good example for 
family members. Be a consultant in the community. Health awareness and health behavior. using 
the Trinity principle. namely. knowing. understanding. and preparing for the elderly. both 
physically. mentally. and professionally. 

The elect of applying the principles of Buddhism in daily life. The elderly have good physical 
health. strong mental health. and happiness living in a family and society. with good thinking. 
speaking. doing. having morality. Able to compose his body. words. and heart to remind himself 
of the impermanence of the body. Aware of letting go not attached to things.