POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF VIPASSANA INSTRUCTOR MONKS FOR THE BUDDHISM PROPAGATION OF THE PROVINCIAL MEDITATION CENTERS IN RATCHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed: 1. To study the general conditions 2. To study the guidelines 3. To present the development of the potential of Vipassana instructor monks for Buddhism dissemination at meditation centers in Ratchaburi Province, conducted by the qualitative research. The key informants were the Sangha chief, the head of the meditation center in the province, the head of the government agency, the group of village community leaders, and the group of Buddhist management scholars, totaling 25 persons, and 10 participants in focus group discussions. The research instruments were in-depth interview script and focus group discussions form. Data were analyzed by descriptive content interpretation and summarized as an essay.

The research results were as follows: 1. General conditions of Buddhism dissemination at meditation centers in Ratchaburi Province were: 1. In terms of location, the place was clean with appropriate facilities. 2. In terms of personnel, there were networks and training in other meditation centers. 3. In terms of management, there was management of the building, meditation grounds and guest rooms, and management of public utilities.
2. Guidelines for disseminating Buddhism at the meditation centers in Ratchaburi Province were found that: 1. In terms of training, there is teaching and training of meditation practitioners by Vipassana instructors. 2. In terms of education and learning, there was promotion of learning development of Vipassana instructors. 3. Personnel development: Study visits to develop skills and knowledge of personnel. 3. Development of the potential of Vipassana instructors for the disseminating Buddhism at meditation centers in Ratchaburi Province were found that: 1. In terms of techniques, the meditation center was managed by using appropriate management techniques, decision-making, creating discipline, and analyzing data carefully before making decisions. 2. In terms of human relations; good human relations were built in the organization, which was important for success and understanding of the team. 3. In terms of summarizing ideas, summarizing ideas was built, planning was done, clear objectives and goals were set.