Promotion of Buddhist education for lifelong learning in industrial areas : Context of the Buddhist monks of Pong Phai Temple Tha Tum Subdistrict, Si Maha Phot District, Prachinburi Province

Abstract

          Thai society has Buddhism as the state religion and the development of Buddhism has grown along with the history of Thai society. It is so harmonious with the lifestyle of all levels of Thai people that it cannot be separated. The growth or decline of Buddhism has an impact on Thailand's society and culture. In the midst of the country's transition from development to modernization, there has been a significant impact on the temples located in the area that have been developed into urban areas. The movement of foreign populations to use labor in industrial areas. There is a mix of different traditions and cultures. Therefore, the role of monks must change according to the situation, adapt and develop guidelines for promoting Buddhism in order to achieve lifelong learning and in line with the new community lifestyle that has emerged.
          The purpose of this paper is to present guidelines for promoting lifelong learning of Buddhist education in industrial areas that have a different context from traditional communities. The results of the study reflect that the promotion of Buddhism education for lifelong learning has important components: encouraging the new generation of Buddhists to keep learning about Buddhism through new communication channels, organizing activities to promote Dhamma practices on occasion in line with the mission of the workplace, campaigning and promoting activities according to religious traditions and important days of the country, and developing networks to promote Buddhism in local organizations.