SUFFiciENcy EcONOMy ANd GRASSROOtS DEvElOPMENt
SUFFiciENcy EcONOMy ANd GRASSROOtS DEvElOPMENt
SUFFiciENcy EcONOMy ANd GRASSROOtS DEvElOPMENt
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The Meaning of Sufficiency Economy <br />
International Conference<br />
209<br />
Summary<br />
Inpaeng’s perception of life integrated the Buddhist teaching of<br />
interconnectedness and interdependence. Social capital, derived from Inpaeng’s<br />
experience, involved three domains: Survival, Sufficiency and Sustainability. Food<br />
security, social welfare, accessibility to various forms of health care and competency<br />
to produce major items for farmers’ lives were the elements for “Survival” from<br />
financial constrains. The lifestyle of living in moderation and with mindfulness,<br />
thinking thoroughly before consuming, and effective financial management were the<br />
characteristics of the “Sufficiency” lifestyle. Finally, “Sustainability” incorporated<br />
the social trust, social engagement, social support, the concern of environmental<br />
issues. This last domain integrated the traditional social capital concept accompanied<br />
with the specific Isaan’s context of ecological concerns.