Sangha-Affairs administration in Chumphonburi district, Surin province

Abstract

              The purpose of this research is to study the problem condition, the causes, and the solutions to problems in the administration of Sangha affairs in Chumphon Buri District

Surin Province. It is a mixed-method research. 

          The results showed that

          According to the state of the problems in the administration of Sangha affairs Administrative, it was found that the monks did not obey the order of the commander who had given the right order. Regarding religious studies, there was a shortage of students and school supplies. Regarding welfare education, it was found out that the Child Development Center in the temple was fully taken over by the local administrative organization. Regarding the propagation of Buddhism, there was a shortage of qualified and dedicated monks. Regarding public utility, there was a scarce budget and little state support.

            For the causes of Sangha Administration Problems Administrative, it was found that some monks have lots of egos, lack maturity, looking for their interests. Regarding religious studies, there are few young monks and novices while there are lots of old senior monks. Regarding welfare education, the temple was unable to provide standardized and quality education, causing the local government to bring the child development center of the temple to operate by itself. Regarding the propagation of Buddhism, the Sangha lacked plans and policies to encourage monks to receive higher education. In terms of public utilities, the potential of the temple causes less budget to support public utilities.   

             According to the solution problem of the Sangha administration, monk leaders at all levels must act as good role models. Religious studies, such as learners, teachers, teaching aids, education management systems, educational aids, such as creating missionaries media, information technology, and budget should have them to manage it. The Public utilities consist of maintenance, management of religious and property development, restoration of sacred places, and objects of worship must be worked for managing them. In the field of public welfare, such as helping monks and novices and temples in disasters helping victims.