A MODEL OF ACTIVE BUDDHIST DISSEMINATION OF INDIA-NEPAL OVERSEAS DHAMMADUTA MONKS BASED ON BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY.

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study active Buddhist dissemination of India-Nepal Overseas Dhammaduta monks, 2) to develop a model of active Buddhist dissemination of India-Nepal Overseas Dhammaduta monks, and 3) to propose a model of active Buddhist dissemination of India-Nepal Overseas Dhammaduta monks based on Buddhist Psychology. Qualitative research was used for research design and was divided into two phases. For the first phase, a field study using in-depth interview and observation were conducted and 17 key informants were selected by purposive sampling. For the second phase, focus group discussion was used for validate the developed model, and 13 target groups were selected from purposive sampling. Data from in-depth interview and focus group discussion were analyzed by using content analysis and analytic induction. Research results were shown as follows: 1) the current active Buddhist dissemination of India-Nepal Overseas Dhammaduta monk was the process that approach into community and individual person. The way of practice for Dhammaduta monks followed Buddha teaching and Buddhist disciples. 2) A model of active Buddhist Dissemination of India-Nepal Overseas Dhammaduta monks consisted Buddhist psychology composition which were Sangaha-vatthu 4, manner of teaching 4, the process of active Buddhist dissemination. The qualification of Dhammaduta monks were good manners, focus on resolution, qualities of a preacher, good language skill. This qualification led to the result and occurred Tathāgatabodhi-saddhā that interpreted to the belief in Buddha consisted of (1) belief of having Buddha, (2) belief virtues of the Buddha, (3) confident in Buddha, and (4) belief in human potential. 3) A 4S model was developed for active Buddhist dissemination of India-Nepal Overseas Dhammaduta monks based on Buddhist psychology which composed of Set goals, Skillful, Strategies and Smart.