DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE WORK OF THE THAI SANGHA

Abstract

Public welfare is an important and essential activity in temples and general communities. Monks manage public welfare to benefit society by assisting the less fortunate and communities, promoting community development, caring for public assets, and helping the general public. Developing public welfare aligns with the principles of Buddhism, emphasizing mental development and problem-solving, promoting a good quality of life in both spiritual and material aspects, and providing knowledge and understanding of various arts and sciences. Monks play a significant role in community development and in helping to solve social problems by providing spiritual guidance, being good examples, and offering advice and guidance in both academic and social aspects. They provide advice to residents for the benefit of the community. Public welfare development has been operating under the Buddhist principles, emphasizing finding solutions and improving the quality of life, both physical and mental. The monks support the social, financial, and industrial development of public welfare. Furthermore, monks play a crucial role in developing society by giving advice and suggestions in academic and social aspects. They also consider public welfare for social development and activities that can eventually help individuals become self-reliant.