AN EXAMINATION OF THE POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF THE FIVE AGGREGATES IN AREAS SUCH AS HEALTHCARE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND EDUCATION THROUGH BUDDHISTS’ PERSPECTIVES

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Abstract

This study aims to investigate the potential applications of the Five Aggregates, a fundamental concept in Buddhist philosophy, in healthcare, psychology, and education. The study also explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating Buddhist teachings related to the Five Aggregates into interventions and practices in these fields. The study utilized a sample group of 250 Thai Buddhists, who completed a questionnaire survey that included questions about the participants’ familiarity with Buddhist teachings related to the Five Aggregates, their opinions on the potential applications of these teachings in healthcare, psychology, and education, and the challenges and opportunities of incorporating these teachings into interventions and practices. The data analysis utilized pre-programmed computer programs to generate statistics. The results indicated that respondents generally agreed that there are potential applications of the Five Aggregates in healthcare, psychology, and education, and that Buddhist teachings related to the Five Aggregates could be integrated into current interventions and practices in these fields. However, respondents also perceived potential challenges associated with incorporating these teachings into interventions and practices. The findings of this study could be useful in developing interventions and practices that integrate Buddhist teachings related to the Five Aggregates in healthcare, psychology, and education, and in addressing the challenges associated with incorporating these teachings.

Authors

• Bundit Anuyahong (Researcher and Assistant Professor Dr. & Scarborough Street, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4215, Australia)
• Chalong Rattanpong (B.Lecturer & Business English Department, Faculty of Business Administration, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Wang Klai Kangwon Campus, Thailand)
• Nipol Ek-udom (C.Lecturer & Business English Department, Faculty of Business Administration, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Wang Klai Kangwon Campus, Thailand)
• Intteera Patcha (Lecturer & English Education Program, NakhonPathom Rajabhat University, Thailand)

Keywords

Applications of the Five Aggregates, Healthcare, Psychology, Education, Buddhists’ Perspectives

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