THE APPLICATION OF THE SAPPURISADHAMMA PRINCIPLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WAT NIKHOM PRATEEP, MUANG DISTRICT, TRANG PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of the study were 1) to study the concept of the administration of Nikhom Prateep Temple, Mueang District, Trang Province, 2) to investigate the principle of Sappurisadhamma in Theravada Buddhist scriptures and 3) to apply the Sappurisadhamma principle in the management of Wat Nikhom Prateep, Muang District, Trang Province. It is qualitative research focusing on studying documents and in-depth interviews with 20 infomants consisting of Buddhist monks, Wat Prateep’s personnel,and male and female devotees. Findings were as follows: 1) Regarding the management concept of Wat Nikhom Prateep, the management is to utilize and adapt knowledge, competence, and experience of executives for the management of human resources, materials, equipment, and money in various operations to achieve success, resulting in efficiency and maximum benefits in working together ; 2) With regard to Sappurisadhamma in Theravada Buddhist scriptures, the Sappurisadhamma is the dhamma principle for a good man, the practices of a good person, and ethical value which guides people to ethically behave well and this dhamma principle can be applied and practiced by everyone, especially those who work as the heads that govern subordinates. They should be a good model for others with good behavior physically, verbally, mentally; 3) Regarding the application of the Sappurisadhamma in the management of Wat Nikhom Prateep, it was found that Wat Nikhom Prateep has applied the principle of Sappurisadhamma to the management and leaders’ and personnel’s work. This creates a good working atmosphere and helps people in the organization work more smoothly. Also, leaders and personnel in the organization work together with unity. This results in efficient working with happiness.