THE PROCESS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING USING BUDDHIST AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

Abstract

The process of teaching and learning with Buddhist agricultural methods has important principles, emphasizing hands-on practice so that students can learn from direct experiences, develop skills, and apply knowledge to solve real-life problems. Teachers play an important role in demonstrating and training students to practice repeatedly until they gain expertise. The main objectives are: 1) Mental aspect: promoting students’ independence, good conscience, and self-reliance; 2) Social aspect: promoting cooperation and mutual assistance in the community; 3) Natural resources and environment aspect: teaching students to use and care for natural resources in a worthwhile manner; 4) Technology aspect: promoting students to apply technology to agricultural work; and 5) Economic aspect: emphasizing reducing expenses, increasing income, and sufficiency in living. In summary, teaching and learning with Buddhist agricultural methods not only teaches agricultural skills, but also focuses on developing students to be good people, have knowledge and skills, and be able to live happily, in line with the principles of sustainable development in terms of economy, society and environment.