The Dissemination System of Buddhism by Thai Dhammaduta Monks at Wat Promkunaram, Thai Buddhist Temple of Arizona, United States

Abstract

          This research aims to 1) study the knowledge of the Buddhist propagation system of Thai Dharma missionaries in the United States, and 2) establish a Buddhist propagation system of Thai Dharma missionaries in the United States. 3) To test the system of propagation of Buddhism by Thai Dharma Missionaries in the United States and 4) to evaluate the system of propagation of Buddhism by Thai Dharma Missionaries at Wat Phromkunaram, Arizona, United States. The research design was a research and development research project. The sample group used was an experimental group consisting of 25 Thais and foreigners who volunteered to participate in the activity by simple random sampling. The research instruments were semi-structured interviews and the Buddhist propagation system of Thai Dharma Missionaries. The statistics used for analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and descriptive analysis. The research results found that 1. The study of the Buddhist propagation system of Wat Phromkunaram, Arizona, USA, has 5 aspects: administration, building, service, propagation, and network. 2. The creation of a system for propagating Buddhism by Thai Dharma Ambassadors found that there are 5 activities: the activity of chanting, the activity of practicing meditation, the activity of Thai culture, the activity of the volunteer club of Wat Phromkunaram, and the activity of the Rak Thai club. The results of the evaluation of the Buddhist propagation system of Thai Dharma Missionaries found that overall, it was very appropriate and very feasible. 3. Experimenting with the system of propagation of Buddhism by Thai Dharma Missionaries found that Thai Dharma Missionaries have the following guidelines for carrying out activities to propagate Buddhism: 1) Creating public awareness 2) Self-esteem 3) Helping others 4) Adapting to society 5) Preserving Thai culture 6) Creating unity and 7) Creating good values. And 4. The overall assessment of the Buddhist propagation system of the Thai Dharma Ambassadors at Wat Phromkunaram found that it was at a high level with an average score of 4.09.