THE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF VIPASSANĀ MEDITATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NAKHON PHANOM SANGHA ADMINISTRATORS IN THE SANGHA REGION 10

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the use of Vipassanā meditation for the development of Sangha administrators in the Sangha Region 10; 2) to study the guidelines for using Vipassanā meditation for the development of Nakhon Phanom Sangha administrators in the Sangha Region 10; 3) to propose a guideline for the use of Vipassanā meditation for the development of Nakhon Phanom Sangha administrators in the Sangha Region 10. This study was carried out by means of qualitative research by studying documents and fieldwork to interview 35 key informants. The obtained data were interpreted by descriptive analysis. The research results were as follows: the use of Vipassanā meditation for the development of Sangha administrators: for the practice of Vipassanā meditation in general, practitioners will use two approaches: (1) follow the teaching guidelines that appear in Buddhist scriptures, namely the principle of mindfulness; (2) follow the teaching guidelines of Phra Vipassanācāra with practical experience. The guidelines for using Vipassanā meditation for the development of Nakhon Phanom Sangha administrators in the Sangha Region 10: the way to develop the body is to maintain mindfulness in all postures by determining Rūpa-Nāma according to the symptoms that appear. In terms of Sīla, practitioners have to be aware of Vinaya, do not bother others. In terms of Citta, they always are conscious of walking, standing, sitting, and lying down, by using consciousness as a controller. In terms of Paññā, listening to sermons, seeing the body condition as it is, and considering the truth in the body according to the law of the Tilakkhaṇa should be performed. A guideline for the use of Vipassanā meditation for the development of Nakhon Phanom Sangha administrators in the Sangha Region 10: the guideline of Kāya development is to determine Iriyāpatha and to calm Āyatana and to consider Paccavekkhaṇa. The guideline to develop Citta emphasizes mindfulness development, chanting, and walking meditation. The guideline to develop Paññā is to identify the condition of Tilakkhaṇa and to consider the sermons and Asubha-kammaṭṭhāna.