The Reduced Suffering School: Learning in The Buddhist Spiritual Wisdom, Witcharam Institute

Abstract

This study has the objectives: 1) to study the founding concept and learning management model of the reduced Suffering school. 2) to study the learning process of the reduced Suffering school. 3) to study the results achieved from the learning process of the reduced Suffering school. It is qualitative research using in-depth interviews. There was an important person giving information this time. Total number: 27 persons

The results of the study found that: 1) The idea of ​​founding the reduced Suffering school was to have monks and teachers with good morals help train students. It is education at a level that can truly reduce, abandon, and stop greed, anger, and delusion. Therefore, every problem can be solved. It is the most valuable education for every life. By the learning management format about various studies In the learning channel in Wicharam Institute, it is divided into 3 parts.: (1) arranging the learning structure to be in line with the intellectual development of the learners; (2) arranging the learning elements for the learners to learn on their own according to the mental faculties; (3) evaluating the results according to Real conditions based on Dhamma principles 2) Learning process. Consistent with the concept of contemplative education based on the seven principles of contemplative knowledge combined with Dhamma principles and 3) achievements from the learning process. Use a 5-item measurement tool: (1) students are very satisfied from learning; (2) students can reduce, abandon, and stop greed, anger, delusion, and distress in order; (3) students can solve various problems. that occur in life in order(4) Each student has made progress in developing their spirit according to the precepts they practice, so their minds are more comfortable, relaxed, strong, calm, peaceful, and happy. (5) Problems and obstacles to learning. It is caused by oneself still having greed, anger, and delusion, thus creating more bad karma. Moreover, the time is not suitable for studying. Busy with work duties as well as being lazy to submit homework.