PUTTHAPHISEK: THE DIMENSION OF PUBLIC WELFARE OF THAI MONKS

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study the beliefs of Thai Buddhists and monks with public works and public welfare that require enlightenment. The results showed that when it comes to the cause of belief, there are two main things that arise: 1. Belief caused by fear of the unseen or unpredictable 2. Belief caused by the hope, whether in the matter of weather and livelihood today, as for the monks and the consecration, found that the consecration was the center of activities. that builds the faith of the people, whether it's politics, society or the people, which the monks are responsible for explaining to give knowledge of the meditation that should be done when we lead monks who have received spiritual prayers from monks In addition to the construction of the current temple in the public welfare Monks help society to support people in trouble Whether it's cremation at temples, handing out items to people infected with the covid-19 virus, or things that are convenient for people. Monks are considered sacrifices. It is the center of the people's faith. therefore, in the dimension of public welfare with the enlightenment, it can create jobs, build faith, and build capital to continue. towards building a religious place to the business of Buddhism.