DHARMA PROPAGATION THROUGH RADIO BROADCASTING IN THE COVID-19 SITUATION

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to 1) Study the propagation of Dharma through radio broadcasting in the situation of the Covid-19 virus, 2) propose the appropriate guidelines for the propagation of Dharma through radio broadcasting in the situation of the Covid-19 virus. This study was a qualitative research and was conducted by studying the documentary concerned, in-depth interview, focus Group. By selecting a specific sample group. The data were collected from 16 key informants/persons consisted of Including monks and lay people who spread the Dharma and listen to the Dharma through radio broadcasting, The data analysis was conducted using content analysis. The research results revealed that:  1) The general condition of the problem. (1) Social life cautious with fear and anxiety over the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (2) Economic, economic downturn Businesses in many areas were severely affected. (3) Politics: The government failed to solve problems in many areas. causing public dissatisfaction want the state to solve problems and help 2) in the field of dharma propagation operations in the circumstance of the COVID-19 virus. (1) Method of propagating the Dharma It is preaching, giving speeches, dharma lectures on radio broadcasting (2) receiving the budget for propagating Dharma from the donations of the general believers; (3) reducing the propagation period; (4) refraining from mass gathering activities. 3) Promotion and support for the propagation of Dharma through radio broadcasting in the COVID-19 situation. (1) Capital and budget to support the propagation of Dharma Accepting donations from believers. (2) Personnel in propagating Dharma through radio broadcasting. potential development Very little in the capacity of mission personnel. 4) Dharma propagation media In the situation of COVID-19, is convenient and accessible to listeners easily. can listen at home. The disadvantage is that the picture is not visible. did not go to Buddhist activities. 5) Prevention, reduction of risks, and safety against the COVID-19 virus. Must follow instructions from the Department of Disease Control and the Center for Epidemic Management of the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

this research article is a presentation about spreading dharma through radio broadcasting as the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic is spreading and invading all over the country. This is for the benefit of propagating Dharma teachings and the safe living of evangelist and Dharma listeners. and to prevent the work of dharma propagation from being interrupted which is an important part of the succession of Buddhism