THE GUIDELINE FOR TEMPLE DEVELOPMENT BASED ON COMMUNITY SURROUNDINGS, A CASE STUDY OF WAT POTHAWAS, TALAD SUBDISTRICT, MUANG DISTRICT, SURAT THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

          The objectives of this research article were to 1) study the principles and concepts of temple development 2) suggestions on the approach to temple development using the community around the temple as a base. Study only in the case of Wat Photawas, Talat Sub - district, Muang District, Surat Thani Province. It is a qualitative research. Data were collected by interviews from a pool of 21 key contributors. Which is related Worked or supervised the development of Bodhawat Temple, Muang District, Surat Thani Province The research instruments were interviews, analyzes of data from in - depth interviews with key informants. Collect data from field trips The results of the research were as follows: 1) the principles and concepts of the six aspects of the temple development: governance, education, dissemination Education In the area of ​​utilities and public welfare, the concept is that the community has jointly formulated measures to improve, correct and compose the ordinances, announcements and orders of the Bodhavas Temple. To be consistent with the present The information is complete and complete. Make the administration of monks and novices in the temple more efficient. 2) Suggestions about the development of the temple are: 1) administrative The abbot should tighten and supervise the conduct of monks. 2) Religious education. Should support and provide educational opportunities for monks and novices. Use technology to help missionary 4) education work There should be educational support for students and novice monks. 5) Public utilities. The restoration of Sanasana or Thawornwatthu; and 6) the public welfare. There should be assistance to people in times of disasters.