THE WORKING POTENTIALITY DEVELOPMENT OF SANGHA ADMINISTRATORS IN CHANTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aims to 1. Study the general condition of the performance potential of the Sangha chiefs of Chanthaburi Province 2. Study the factors that enhance the performance potential of the Sangha chiefs of Chanthaburi Province and 3. Propose guidelines for the development of the performance potential of the Sangha chiefs of Chanthaburi Province. This research is a qualitative research using semi-structured interviews with 25 key informants and focus group discussions with 10 key informants. The data was analyzed descriptively.

The research results found that 1. General conditions found that in terms of strengths, monitoring and care were carried out in accordance with the principles of the Dhamma-Vinaya and the Sangha Act. In terms of weaknesses, there was a shortage of personnel to continue Buddhism. In terms of opportunities, meditation and ethics were taught to children. In terms of obstacles, there was a lack of higher education and a lack of communication technology. 2. Factors that enhance performance potential found that in terms of education, there was continuous management and development of the education system, budget planning, and personnel establishment according to knowledge and abilities. In terms of training There is training for monks at the administrative level. In terms of development, the potential of the Sangha leaders is developed in line with the established directions. 3. Guidelines for developing the operational potential of the Sangha leaders in Chanthaburi Province found that in terms of knowledge, there is promotion of learning in both Dhamma and general subjects so that monks can use the knowledge to disseminate and perform religious duties effectively. In terms of skills, management and development of the Sangha leaders are considered by considering the potential and expertise to be effective according to the Dhamma-Vinaya and the Sangha regulations. In terms of personal characteristics, monks have good communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with the community, accept new things and learning. Working with ethics and honesty is also a foundation.