The Success of The Parivãsa-Kamma Organizing of Sangha in Khwasinrin District, Surin Province

Abstract

The purpose of this mixed-method research was to study the doctrine of surrendering in Buddhism, to study the condition of Parivasa-kamma (probation), and to study the success of the sangha at Khwao Sinrin District, Surin Province. The results were found that: according to the Buddhist doctrine of Parivasa-kamma (probation), it is the way out of monks' Apatti (offense), monks practice it according to the number of days they have concealed the Sanghadisesa offense and stay in manat, no less than 20 monks offer prayers and freed from the persecution of Saghadises, and the last step is Uppan, to become purified from it. in the condition of the Parivasa-kamma (probation) of the Sangha in Khwao Sinrin District Surin Province, it is organized systematically with the division of labor according to the duties of each party and was promoted through radio and online media. Its problems and obstacles are: there are no voluntary personnel, the young generation is not interested in it, and the event materials are insufficient. The solution is to coordinate requests for cooperation from communities, schools and temples.

The success of the Parivasa-kamma (probation) of Sangha in Khwasinrin district Surin province, from an in-depth interview, found that 1) management’s aspect: the Sangha was handled well to some extent, 2) speakers (the controllers), who were knowledgeable and capable of preaching dhamma lectures and acting as a role model, 3) place’s aspect: The place has a good suitable for staying for practice the Parivasa-kamma (probation). It also benefits the Sangha, Upasaka (a lay devotee), and Upasika (a female devotee) namely:- (1) the physical aspect means The body will live happily, knowing to consider reality, (2) the emotional aspect means good mental health, benevolence towards others, knowing their emotions, social aspects are social skills, good interactions with others, good manners in society, and (4) the wisdom’s aspect means consciousness is self-aware, well-informed, and aware of the idea of reasoning and promoting a new way of promoting Buddhism, organize online events or exhibitions through various applications. It also encourages children, youth, and citizens to follow the correct Buddhist principles. The results of quantitative data analysis found that management, speakers (the controllers), and overall locations are very high.