THE MONKS ROLES AND THE DHAMMA PRACTICE ACADEMY DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study the monks’ role and the Dharma Practice Academy development, studied from Tripitaka, documents, textbooks, research, and analysis. The results of the study revealed that 1. monks are the original capital of faith. The monks have the duty to lead the people into the rules of Dharma practice. Both physical development through precepts and mental development through meditation together with the wisdom of Buddhism. It is a body of knowledge that will lead the minds of the people to refrain from bad things, to advise good things and to purify one's mind. 2. The monks role in Dhamma Practice Academy in 3 areas; (1)  Places; there are Dhamma practice in monasteries that are ready with buildings, places, foods and speakers (2) Speakers; The monks are spiritual leaders who lead the people to practice in order to reach the true state of Dharma according to the Buddhist teachings. and (3) Management; Each monastery drives different activities. In general, focusing on the practice of mindfulness in the four foundations of body, feelings, mind and dharma. 3. The result of the development of the Dhamma Practice Academy is that people have developed both physically and mentally and see the value of Dharma practice and the nation is tranquil and peaceful.