THE BUDDHIST METHODS MANAGEMENT OF MONASTERY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE MONKS IN KHIANSA DISTRICT, SURAT THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this search article were: 1. To study the level of management by Buddhist Sangha in monastery construction and renovation, 2. To examine related problems and obstacles, and 3. To propose management guidelines in Khiansa District, Surat Thani Province, conducted by the mixed-methods research in two phases. First, quantitative data were collected from all 98 monks in the district’s Sangha administration area via questionnaires, and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations. Second, qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with 10 key informants from 4 groups and analyzed descriptively.

Findings were as follows: 1. By overall, the level of management administration was at a high level, and all aspects were also rated at a high level (  = 4.10, S.D. = 0.236); 2. Major problems and obstacles included a lack of systematic management in all aspects, such as planning that was not based on factual data, unclear organizational structures and roles, insufficient personnel, delays in communication and decision-making, as well as weak monitoring and evaluation systems; and 3. Guidelines for the management administration of monastery construction and renovation by Sangha administrators in Khian Sa District, Surat Thani Province should emphasize systematic monastery development planning, clear division of responsibilities, and appropriate allocation of resources. In addition, knowledge and management skills among practitioners should be promoted, while communication, coordination, and continuous monitoring and evaluation systems should be improved in order to enhance the efficiency of monastery construction and renovation operations and maximize benefits for monasteries and communities.