SANCTUARY: The Management of The Construction for Temple in Buddhism

Abstract

The objective of this academic article was to study the management of public facilities of Buddhist temples. The results of the study found that management involves ordering work, controlling work, and operating. The objective was to clearly define the purpose of the work that will be done in the organization. They had a vision and perform various activities in the same direction to achieve their goals. It was based on management theories such as David Easton's systems theory looking at inputs, processes, and outputs and POSDC principles were used, namely planning, organizing, organizing people to work, commanding and controlling. Public utilities were construction and restoration regarding the development of temples, buildings, facilities and the environment. It was the maintenance and promotion of the temple to be beneficial to the people or society. The objectives were divided into 3 things: (1) maintenance and management of religious properties of temples, (2) restoration and development of temples, and (3) construction and restoration of buildings in order for the temple to be prosperous, be the center of people's minds and be the center of the community. In managing the public facilities of the temple to be a place of pleasure and an atmosphere of Buddhism, it was the matter of atmosphere and the pleasant environment which was called “Ramanisathan” where the temple was a pleasant place must be a form of environmental management for the temple with principles considering that it was (1) not too far away, (2) not too close to the village, (3) it was convenient for transportation, (4) people who wished to go can access it during the day without any hassle, it wa quiet at night without loud noises, (5) it was not crowded and (6) it was suitable for doing personal duties. It should be a place where you can escape to find peace. The abbot must manage public utilities according to the system theory. And there was the management according to POSDC principles to make the temple a pleasant place based on Sappaya 4.