A PATTERNS AND PROCESSES TRANSFER OF THE INTEGRATED DISPUTED RESOLUTION OF THE SANGHA IN SURIN PROVINCE

Abstract

The research entitled “A Pattern and Processes Transfer of the Integrated Dispute Resolution of the Sangha in Surin Province” consists of the following three objectives: 1) to review the pattern and processed of the integrated dispute resolution in the Buddhist texts, 2) to transfer the pattern of the integrated dispute resolution of the Sangha in Surin province 3) to transfer the processes of the integrated dispute resolution of the Sangha in Surin province. This research is a research and development type of research, using qualitative research and participatory action research. Academic documents and in-depth interviews, as well as focus groups, were used in this research. Finally, the presentation is a descriptive analysis.
The results of the research showed that:
1) The review of existing knowledge on the integrated model and process for resolving Adhikaraṇa (Sangha disputes) in Surin Province revealed that Sangha administrators and monastic disciplinary officers possess a strong understanding of the Dhamma-Vinaya but have limited knowledge of legal principles and insufficient understanding of the roles and responsibilities of relevant government agencies. In addition, they face challenges in coordinating with these agencies when disputes arise, resulting in ineffective and delayed dispute resolution. Therefore, strengthening legal knowledge and promoting integrated collaboration among all relevant sectors would improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness of resolving Sangha disputes.
2) The evaluation of the dissemination of the integrated model for resolving Adhikaraṇa (Sangha disputes) in Surin Province revealed that the overall assessment was at a high level (𝑥̄ = 4.17, S.D. = 0.56). When analyzed by dimension, appropriateness received the highest mean score and was rated at the highest level (𝑥̄ = 4.25, S.D. = 0.57), followed by feasibility (𝑥̄= 4.20, S.D. = 0.60), utility (𝑥̄= 4.20, S.D. = 0.50), and accuracy (𝑥̄= 4.04, S.D. = 0.58), all of which were rated at a high level.
3) The evaluation of the dissemination of the integrated process for resolving Adhikaraṇa (Sangha disputes) in Surin Province revealed that the overall assessment was at the highest level (𝑥̄ = 4.41, S.D. = 0.49). When analyzed by dimension, appropriateness received the highest mean score (𝑥̄ = 4.46, S.D. = 0.50), followed by feasibility (𝑥̄ = 4.42, S.D. = 0.49), accuracy (𝑥̄ = 4.41, S.D. = 0.49), and utility (𝑥̄ = 4.38, S.D. = 0.48), with all dimensions rated at the highest level.