BUDDHIST MONKS AND LOCAL CULTURAL CONSERVATION : PHOTHARAM DISTRICT RATCHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

                  Buddhist monks from the past to the present are very closely related to the way of life of the company as a center of faith of the people who worship. And is a symbol of national unity. Another thing Buddhism is like the root of nationhood. And is a traditional identity of Thailand, both socially and culturally. Art and culture of Thailand Therefore showing a way of life that shaped religious beliefs, arts, knowledge, rules and traditions of the Thai people into one line. Nowadays, monks are a mechanism to drive the way of life of people in society that have a role in managing various things. Especially the conservation of local arts and culture. The monks have a role to educate people in the conservation of local arts and culture. And promote public participation in carrying out various activities By developing and adjusting the teaching strategies to keep up with social events Allowing people to know the history of the community and local arts and culture that are of great value in the history of the community Can see the benefits of preserving local arts and culture to remain Thai partners forever.