THE ROLES OF SANGHA IN CONTINUING THE THAI CULTURES.

Abstract

Monk plays an important role in continuing Thai cultures, especially conservation of language, traditions and culture, way of life, and beliefs in Buddhism. And as a monk is the successor and missionary of Buddhism, he should play the said role to convey history and doctrine of the Buddha to be more concrete and evident for those who come to visit monastery, get accurate knowledge about Buddhism and the monastery, because fine arts whether the murals, the Uposatha hall, shrine-hall, preaching hall, or statues, is mainly used to bring the history of Buddhism or the principles of Buddhism into the arts enabling the visitors or interested ones watch and gain knowledge about Buddhism as well.