Journal of Dhamma for Life

Creative Characteristics, Musical Styles, and Performance Techniques of Modern Sheng Music in Relation to Past and Present Cultures and Religious Contexts

2025-03-03T10:52:29+07:00

This article has the following objectives: 1. To examine the connections and differences between traditional Sheng tunes and modern Sheng tunes, with a focus on understanding the creative aspects of modern Sheng compositions.2. To analyze and summarize the musical styles and performance techniques of modern Sheng music.

Research Methodology. It is qualitative research with research instruments: observation, interviews, and interview forms, which have been tested and revised. There is a literature review. The research methodology involves reviewing relevant literature to understand the creative background, historical development, and performance techniques of modern Sheng compositions, laying a foundation for in-depth study. Furthermore, by analyzing the musical elements, structure, and melody of modern Sheng works, the paper aims to reveal their creative characteristics and musical style.

The research results concluded that

Modern sheng music is a modernized transformation and creative extension of traditional

sheng music and the two are the continuity, inheritance, and innovation of each other. From the viewpoint of modern sheng music's creative characteristics, it presents unprecedented features in terms of composers and music genres. In particular, the involvement of professional composers has created many development opportunities for the creation of modern Sheng music. In especially, advanced compositional techniques have been integrated into the creation, reflecting the characteristics of the times in terms of musical language and musical style.

In terms of the musical style of modern Sheng music, it is mainly embodied in the presentation

of Chinese cultural connotation, especially focusing on obtaining creative elements and organizing creative thinking from Chinese classical culture, forming a unique concept of modern Sheng music creation.

Building The Potential of Hearing-Impaired Youth Through The Art of Performing

2025-03-03T19:04:39+07:00

This article aims 1. To study the potential development of hearing-impaired youth through the art of performing puppet theater. 2. To study the cognitive progress of hearing-impaired youth through the art of performing puppet theater. It is a phenomenological qualitative research. Use in-depth interviews and focus groups. From key informants including a group of trainers, a group of normal youth A group of hearing-impaired youth, a group of school teachers who teach the disabled, a sign language teacher, and the president of the Rotary Association, totaling 46 persons. Scope of study area Setthasathien School under the Royal Patronage. Using the concept of Simpson's learning theory for developing practical skills (Simpson. 1972) There are 7 steps: 1. Perception 2. Readiness 3. Guided Response 4. Mechanism 5. Complex Overt Response 6. Adaptation 7. Origination. Results of the study according to objective 1 To study the potential of hearing impaired youth through the art of puppet theater. It was found that the teaching model for small puppet theater performances Under the curriculum "Study, Dance, Play" of the "Mae Nai Sippatham Group" Able to strengthen the potential of hearing-impaired youth through the art of performing puppet theater. The development is divided into 4 areas as follows: Area 1 physical development, area 2 emotional development, area 3 social development and area 4 intellectual development. Results of the study according to objective 2 To study the cognitive progress of hearing-impaired youth through the art of puppet theater performances. It was found that teaching and learning focused on using sight as a base. Helps enhance the cognitive progress of hearing-impaired youth through the art of performing puppet theater.

A study of L1 Interference in Paragraph Writing of Grade 12 Students of Bunluawittayanusorn School

2024-12-25T21:15:42+07:00

This study aimed to analyze and describe features of L1 interference in paragraph writing by 17 grade12 students of Bunluawittayanusorn School. Two levels of L1 interference, namely words and sentences were analyzed from samples of the students’ paragraph writing. It was found that literal translation of Thai words into English mainly represented features of L1 lexical interference in the students’ written English. Moreover, structural borrowing from Thai language such as word order, Subject-verb agreement, and noun determiners indicated features of L1 syntactic interference. These chronic writing problems should be solved in an appropriate way for the quality of written product of ESL/EFL paragraph writing.

Attitude, Perception of Risk Behavior and Behavior Management Cyberbullying among Undergraduate Students Uttaradit Rajabhat University

2024-12-19T14:53:16+07:00

The purpose of this research was to study 1) Behavior in using online media 2) Attitude and perception of risky behaviors that affect being bullied 3) Dealing with online bullying behavior 4) Factors influencing the management of online bullying behavior and 5) To study the guidelines and measures to solve and prevent online bullying behaviors of undergraduate students at Uttaradit Rajabhat University. The sample group used in the study was undergraduate students in their first to fourth years at Uttaradit Rajabhat University in the first semester of the academic year 2024, totaling 360 people, using a purposive sampling method calculated from Taro Yamane's formula. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a ready-made computer program. The statistical methods used were frequency distribution, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression. The results of the study found that the majority of the sample were female, accounting for 38.60 percent, first year students accounting for 30.00 percent, had used online media in the past 6 months accounting for 100 percent, spent more than 4 hours per day using online media accounting for 63.10 percent, and used Facebook the most, accounting for 39.20 percent. They knew about cyberbullying, accounting for 98.60 percent, and had been bullied online, accounting for 54.40 percent, with 38.03 percent being bullied via Facebook. The most common form of bullying was trolling, accounting for 21.74 percent. Overall, their attitude toward bullying behavior was at a high level (x = 4.03, S.D. = 0.28). Overall, their perception of risky behavior was at a high level (x = 3.78, S.D. = 0.60). Overall, their management of cyberbullying behavior was at a high level (x = 3.78, S.D. = 0.37) and the factors of risk behavior perception (X2) and attitude towards bullying behavior (X1) have a statistically significant influence on the management of online bullying behavior at the 0.01 level with a multiple correlation coefficient of prediction equal to 36.90 percent (R2= 0.369), which can be written as a regression analysis equation as follows: Y = 2.085 + 0.031 (X2) + 0.066 (X1)

Elderly Development Through Creative Media Case Study: Sala Thammasop Communities

2024-11-06T16:48:34+07:00

The objectives of this research were: (1) To develop and evaluate the quality of creative media in the case study of the community behind Sala Thammasop Railway Station; (2) To assess the learning achievements of elderly individuals through creative media in this community; and (3) To examine the satisfaction levels of the elderly with the creative media used. The research methodology was quantitative research. The sample group consisted of 35 elderly residents living in the community behind Sala Thammasop Railway Station. Data collection tools included creative media on the topic “Media Literacy and Fake News Management,” a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire for the elderly. Statistical analyses utilized mean, standard deviation, reliability testing using the Kuder-Richardson (KR-20), and t-tests.

The research findings were found that: (1) The content quality of the creative media had a mean score of 4.73, rated as very good, and the quality of the creative media itself had a mean score of 4.82, also rated as very good; (2) Learning achievements of the elderly significantly improved after using the creative media, with statistically significant differences at the .05 level; and (3) The elderly's satisfaction with the creative media showed a mean score of 4.66, rated as the highest level. By specific aspects, it was found that: 1) poster received a mean score of 4.76, 2) video had a mean score of 4.58, 3) snake-and-ladder activity had a mean score of 4.65, and 4) knowledge on “Media Literacy and Fake News Management” had a mean score of 4.65, all rated as the highest level.

Strategic Leadership of Administrators and Performance on Child Development Center’s Standard Under the Municipality in Nonthaburi Province

2025-01-17T19:18:39+07:00

The purposes of this research were to determine 1) Strategic leadership of administrators of child development center’s standard under the municipality in Nonthaburi province, and 3) the relationship between strategic leadership of administrators and performance on child development center’s standard under the municipality in Nonthaburi province. The study sample comprised 59 child development centers under the municipality, with a total of 118 respondents, including center heads and teachers. The research employed a questionnaire as the primary instrument, measuring strategic leadership based on the framework of Michael A. Hitt, R. Duane Ireland, and Robert E. Hoskisson, and performance standards defined by the Office of the Education Council. Data analysis utilized descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient.

Key findings were as follows: The strategic leadership of administrators was rated at a high level overall and across individual dimensions. The dimensions were ranked, from highest to lowest mean, as follows: Determining Strategic Direction, Emphasizing Ethical Practices, Sustaining an Effective Organizational Culture, Establishing Balanced Organizational Controls, and Effectively Managing the Firm’s Resource Portfolio. The performance of child development centers was rated at the highest level overall and across individual aspects. The aspects were ranked, from highest to lowest mean, as follows: Systematic Management, Promotion of Family and Community Involvement, Management to Promote Health and Learning, Safety Environment Management, and Personnel Management. A statistically significant positive correlation (at the 0.01 level) was found between administrators' strategic leadership and the performance of child development centers. These findings underscore the critical role of strategic leadership in enhancing the performance of child development centers under municipal administration.

Development of Food Ordering System Program for Ward, Nan Hospital

2024-12-16T09:54:33+07:00

This research has the following objectives: (1) to study the problems in the inpatient meal ordering system at Nan Hospital, (2) to develop the inpatient meal ordering program at Nan Hospital, and (3) to evaluate the quality of the inpatient meal ordering program at Nan Hospital. This research used a research and development approach, divided into three phases: 1) The study of the problem situation of the inpatient meal ordering system at Nan Hospital from the nurses in the inpatient ward and the staff in the Nutrition department, total 9 people. 2) The development and trial use of the inpatient meal ordering program at Nan Hospital from the nurses in the inpatient ward and the staff in the Nutrition department, total 202 people. 3) The evaluation of the quality of the inpatient meal ordering program at Nan Hospital from 12 experts. The research tools included in-depth interview, the inpatient meal ordering program, and a quality assessment questionnaire. The data from the interviews were analyzed using content analysis, and the quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean, standard deviation, and paired sample t-tests. The research findings are follows: (1) the problems in the inpatient meal ordering system at Nan Hospital revealed that the meal ordering program had issues, (2) the study of the development of the inpatient meal ordering program at Nan Hospital showed that, at the 0.05 level, the average time to print disease-specific food stickers decreased after the program improvement, the average time to print tube feeding food stickers decreased after the program improvement, and the average time to print food lists for all patient wards decreased after the program improvement, and (3) the evaluation of the quality of the inpatient meal ordering program at Nan Hospital showed that the quality was rated at a high level.

The Action Plan for Establishing Learning Ecosystems in Basic Education Institutions

2025-01-21T20:14:24+07:00

The aim of this study is to examine and develop an operational plan for establishing a learning ecosystem in basic education institutions. The study utilizes a review of policies, documents, and research related to learning ecosystem development, combined with interviews conducted with representatives from four selected schools: (1) Wat Bang Pit Lang School, Trat Province; (2) La Salle School, Bangkok; (3) Ban Sai Thai School, Krabi Province; and (4) Rittiyawannalai School, Bangkok. The study and data collection focus on six key factors that facilitate the establishment of a learning ecosystem: 1) Mindset transformation, 2) Readiness of personnel and organizations,3) Environment and information technology, 4) Learning methods and content, 5) Learning culture and participatory strategies, and 6) Flexibility and diversity of options. The collected data were analyzed through content analysis to formulate an operational plan for establishing the learning ecosystem. This plan includes strategies and key objectives as follows:

The identified strategy emphasizes that educational institutions should establish learning ecosystems that foster the desirable characteristics of Thai citizens under the Thailand 4.0 framework and comply with the National Education Standards (2018). This strategy is accompanied by six specific objectives: 1) Mindset transformation: Shifting learners' mindsets to enhance adaptability and innovation. 2) Personnel and management development: Enhancing the capabilities of school administrators, teachers, and educational personnel, along with improving institutional management efficiency. 3) Infrastructure and technology development: Creating appropriate, sufficient, and effective facilities, environments, and technological systems. 4) Development of learning methods and content: Designing learning approaches and materials aligned with learners' needs and 21st-century competencies. 5) Promotion of learning culture and participation: Cultivating a learning culture and encouraging active participation between educational institutions and communities. 6) Development of flexible and diverse learning options: Offering a wide range of learning choices, pathways, and activities that cater to diverse needs.

The Effect of Using Cooperative Learning with CIRC Technique on Reading Comprehension Ability of Grade 9 Students in The Secondary Educational Service Area Office Chonburi Rayong

2025-02-07T14:25:46+07:00

The objectives of this research were to 1) compare English reading comprehension abilities of Grade 9 students taught with collaborative teaching using the CIRC technique and those taught using normal teaching methods, 2) compare English reading comprehension abilities of Grade 9 students before and after being taught with collaborative teaching using the CIRC technique; and 3) assess Grade 9 students’ satisfaction towards English reading comprehension through cooperative teaching using the CIRC technique.

The sample group comprised 40 Grade 9 students from Chonburi Sukkhabot School in Chon Buri province in in The Secondary Educational Service Area Office Chonburi Rayong, who were enrolled in the second semester of the academic year 2023, obtained by multi-stage sampling. The research tools included: 1) 8 teaching management plans of collaborative teaching using the CIRC technique, 2) 8 normal teaching management plans, 3) a 20 item-test designed to assess English reading comprehension ability, and 4) a 15 item-satisfaction questionnaire towards collaborative teaching using the CIRC technique. Statistics employed for data analysis were the mean, standard deviation, and t-test.

The research findings revealed that: 1) English reading comprehension ability of Grade 9 students who underwent collaborative teaching utilizing the CIRC technique was significantly higher than those of the students who received traditional teaching methods at the .05 level of statistical significance; 2) English reading comprehension ability of Grade 9 students after learning through collaborative teaching using the CIRC technique was significantly higher than their pre-learning counterpart score at the .05 level of statistical significance, and 3) The Grade 9 students’ satisfaction towards collaborative teaching using the CIRC technique was at a high level.

Guidelines for Teacher's Digital Skills Development in Commercial Technology College, in Bangkok.

2024-10-21T07:43:47+07:00

This research aimed to study 1) the level of teachers' digital skills development and 2) guidelines for teachers' digital skills development at Commercial Technology College, Bangkok, using a mixed methods design of quantitative and qualitative analysis. The research sample groups consist of 144 teachers, used to collect data from a survey questionnaire. Interview 7 experts from Semi -Structural Interviews, descriptive statistics is used through the statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software to analyze the quantitative data which describes frequency distribution, percentage, average, and standard deviation, and content analysis is used on the qualitative study.

The research results were as follows 1) The level of teacher's digital skills development overall is at a high level 2) The guidelines for teacher's digital skills development (2.1) In Digital Media Creation Program aspect— Training and Workshops, Integration into curriculum, Feedback and Evaluation, Adaptability and Creativity and Support from School Leadership (2.2) In Digital Security aspect— Clear digital security policies, encourage teachers and Educate teachers on the risks associated.

An Analysis of the Relationship Between Music and Buddhism: Therapy, Meditation, and Enlightenment

2025-02-15T23:52:16+07:00

Music can help. Music may bring people together, not just because it can help us discover spiritual realities, but also because, as this chapter argues, music is inherently uniting. Music not only draws people together, but it also pulls ideas together, and it does so because its design aspects are unified. In this way, music is a tool for discovering spiritual realities and those spiritual realities themselves; it is my awareness of myself. Furthermore, recognizing oneself leads to understanding, accepting, and respecting the humanity of those around us.

This study answers to those proposals by hypothesizing the relationship between religion, social environment, and music today, and then tests that hypothesis against a theo-psychological interpretation of music. A conclusion summarizes my findings and highlights the importance of them. It emphasizes the relationship between music and Buddhism, highlighting how music is the basis of Buddhist teachings and rituals. Music also aids in healing, inspires individuals to produce wonderful things, and plays a significant role in achieving enlightenment.

The Communicative Power of the “Dharma Review” According to the Principles of Dharma Medicine on the Holistic Health Care of Volunteers of Buddhist Dhamma Medicine with SuanPaNaBoon 1, Mukdahan Province

2024-10-15T21:49:26+07:00

These study objectives to investigate (1) the “Dharma Contemplation Verses” based on the principles of Natural Medicine and their communication process to volunteer practitioners, (2) the approaches adopted by volunteers in applying these verses in their daily lives, and (3) the communicative power of the Dharma Contemplation Verses in influencing the holistic well-being of the volunteers. This qualitative research collected data from both message senders and recipients through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.

The findings reveal that (1) the Dharma Contemplation Verses, synthesized from the Tipitaka by Dr. Jaiphet Klajon (Ajarn Mor Khiao), emphasize liberation from suffering and spiritual well-being. The communication process occurs both in group settings and at an individual level, utilizing key dissemination channels such as printed books (52.5%) and health retreats (17.5%). (2) The application of these verses in daily life helps reduce suffering and enhance well-being, with the most widely applied category being the belief in karma and its consequences. Volunteers actively disseminate these teachings through personal recommendations and online platforms. (3) The communicative power of the Dharma Contemplation Verses on holistic well-being is influenced by four primary factors: the sender (Ajarn Mor Khiao, the originator of the verses), the verses themselves, the communication channels (with onsite health retreats being the most impactful), and the receptivity of the audience, which is shaped by their faith in Natural Medicine principles, adherence to ethical precepts, abstinence from intoxicants and animal products, supportive environments, and consistent engagement with the teachings. The study highlights the effectiveness of the Dharma Contemplation Verses in alleviating suffering and promoting well-being. It is recommended that relevant governmental and private sectors incorporate these teachings into their organizational development strategies and educational curricula to benefit individuals across all demographic groups, including the general public, at-risk populations, and patients.

Conveying Artistic Values Through Fresh Floral Arrangements by “Kirana: Thai Floral Art Lab”

2024-11-06T17:04:45+07:00

The objectives of this article are: 1) to study the transmission of artistic values through fresh floral arrangements by the “Kirana: Thai Floral Art Lab,” and 2) to examine the extension of learning in fresh floral art through the “Kirana: Thai Floral Art Lab.” This is a qualitative research study, with data collected through in-depth interviews with a total of 15 key informants, divided into four groups as follows: 1) students, 2) alumni of the School of Craftsmanship in the Palace (Female), 3) customers, and 4) instructors from the “Kirana: Thai Floral Art Lab.” The data was analyzed using content analysis, framed by the theory of artistic value creation. The study results indicate that there are five key value components: 1) aesthetic value, 2) social value, 3) cultural value, 4) economic value, and 5) ethical value. Regarding the extension of learning in fresh floral art, the study found that the teaching model is based on a short-course curriculum, with each course lasting five hours. Students acquire knowledge in creating floral garlands in the traditional royal style, starting from the basics of fresh floral arrangements to advanced adaptation techniques. This includes selecting flowers, understanding the nature of flowers, familiarizing themselves with tools and equipment, garland weaving, and decorating garlands such as the "Mali Orchid Garland." Students are encouraged to use their creativity or follow contemporary styles to suit different ceremonial purposes. The teaching also emphasizes conveying the artistic values of fresh flowers according to royal craftsmanship, ensuring the complete utilization of all parts of the flowers, and promoting environmental friendliness. Furthermore, students learn storage techniques and methods for preserving the flowers' freshness and beauty for a longer period. The development of these skills depends on the students’ ability to adapt and create after mastering the foundational knowledge.

A Relationship between Good Governance Principle and Modern Organizational Justice of Buddhist Universities

2024-12-29T11:28:29+07:00

The purposes of this dissertation were: 1) to study good governance principle of Buddhist universities; 2) to study modern organizational justice of Buddhist universities; 3) to study a relationship between good governance and modern organizational justice of Buddhist universities; and 4) to compare good governance affecting modern organizational justice of Buddhist universities. The samples used in this study were personnel of Buddhist universities with the amount of 321 persons. The instrument used to collect data was a research questionnaire. Statistics uses in this study were Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson Correlation and Multiple Regression Analysis. The research results showed that: 1) Good governance principle of Buddhist universities, in total, was perceived at a high level ( = 3.46, S.D. = 0.84). In particular, rule of law had the highest mean score ( = 3.55, S.D. = 0.94), followed by virtue ( = 3.52, S.D. = 0.87), accountability ( = 3.49, S.D. = 0.92), economy ( = 3.44, S.D. = 0.92), transparency ( = 3.42, S.D. = 0.93) and participation ( = 3.41, S.D. = 0.93) respectively. 2) Modern organizational justice of Buddhist universities, in total, was perceived at a high level (= 3.68, S.D. = 0.66). In particular, interactional justice had the highest mean value (= 3.84, S.D. = 0.75), followed by distributive justice (= 3.62, S.D. = 0.72), and procedural justice (= 3.55, S.D. = .76) respectively.

3) Good governance principle had a relationship with modern organizational justice of Buddhist universities at a statistical significance of .01 level. 4) Good governance principle had an effect on modern organizational justice of Buddhist universities with a statistical significance of 0.01 level (F = 185.785) and p = .000) at 78.5 percentage (Adjust R² = 0.785), whereas the rest 21.5 percentage was a result of other variables which were not studied in this research. In particular, it was found that good governance principle had an effect on modern organizational justice of Buddhist universities with a statistical significance of 0.01 level, which can be ranked from higher to lower as follows: rule of law (Beta = .428, p < .01), virtue (Beta = .373, p < .01), participation (Beta = .228, p < .01) and transparency (Beta = .165, p < .01)

The Guideline of Creating Learning City for Elderly in Line with UNESCO

2025-01-21T20:28:51+07:00

This article aims to explore guideline for creating a learning city for elderly based on the development and creation of UNESCO's learning cities. The study examined relevant documents about establishing learning cities in cities that are part of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC). It also highlights the key initiatives that promote learning for elderly domestically and internationally, including the cities of Shanghai (People's Republic of China), Suwon (Republic of Korea), and in Thailand, Chiang Rai and Phayao. The synthesis of the information was categorized according to the guidelines for developing and creating a learning city by UNESCO, which include: 1) Develop a plan, 2) Involve all stakeholders,

3) Celebrate learning, 4) Make learning accessible to all, 5) Monitor and evaluate progress, and 6) Ensure sustainable funding. The study showed that each city has its own unique approach in establishing Learning Cities (LC), but there are common elements. These include setting

a clear vision, goals, and mechanisms for driving LC that promotes collaboration between the government, all stakeholders, and the local community. Additionally, the establishing of committee which consists of stakeholders from various sectors is crucial. Furthermore, learning resources and learning spaces are created spread throughout the city, ensuring that they are within walking distance for the elderly. It is also found that there is a regular survey of the needs and satisfaction of learners in order to develop and improve the courses for the elderly, based on their needs and interests.