Abstract:
This thesis aimed to 1) analyze dhamma principles for the elderly, 2) analyze value and process of the elderly development according to the Buddhist way 3) develop a Bhuddhist learning model for the elderly development by using the qualitative research methods: document studies (67 items), 6 case-studies, observations (participation and non-participation), in-depth interviews including the elderly group discussion of 7 persons who are the Presidents of the Elderly Clubs; and examine the development of the Buddhist learning model for developing the elderly by a group of 7 scholars and expertises. The research result was shown that 1.The overall dhamma principles for the elderly, the finding from document studies according to the Buddhist way for the elderly development, Pariyatti (28 categories), Patipatti (12 practices) and Pativedha (2 external values: physical and social; and 4 internal values: mind, emotion, wisdom and apperception). In consideration of the dhamma principles for the elderly, which were divided into 2 levels (Logiya and Logutara), Logiya level consisted of 17 categories (Pariyatti), 3 practices (Patipatti) and 2 practicing results (Pativedha); and Logutara level consisted of 8 categories (Pariyatti), 3 practices (patipatti) and 1 practicing results (Pativedha). Some of the dhamma principles could not be categorized separately. 2.The process in the elderly development according to the Buddhist way, from 6 separate studies, was found that 1) The learning would according to the Buddhist way was depended on the internal factor: Buphphekatapunyata (interest and self practice) and depended on the external factor: suitable environment, family and teachers. 2) Steps in learning according to the Buddhist way: to start from studying the Buddhist doctrine (Phra Pariyattidhamma) and take it into practice in order to get the right results. 3) The dhamma doctrine for the elderly, from this study, was found that there were 29 categories (Pariyatti). Apperception (Satisampachanya) was the leading core and collective essence. There were 20 practices (Patipatti) and practicing results (Pativedha) which were 6 categories of external value and internal value. Futhermore the findings of dhamma principles for the elderly, from document studies, were in accordance with the case studies which there were additional issues and details. 3.The development of learning model according to the Buddhist way for developing the elderly was found that the learning means and the learning activities were the important tools leading to the objectives of the elderly development of behavior, mind and wisdom. The objectives achievement was under the learning conditions: internal factors such as Buphphekatapunyata (interest and self practice) and external factors such as the suitable environment, family and teachers. The mentioned learning model should work in the type of The Elderly development and service Center according to the Buddhist way emphasizing the main development of the elderly mind by continuing the various projects and activities arrangement: scholars, researches and knowledge dissimination related to the elderly.