MODEL OF HAPPINESS CREATION MONASTERY DEVELOPMENT WITH 5S’S ACTIVITY IN SINGBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this article were to study the general conditions, factors and a management model of monasteries applying the mixed methods collected data by in-depth-interviewing 18 key informants and from 12 participants who were experts in focus group discussion. Data were analyzed by descriptive interpretation. The quantitative research collected data   from 184 samples with the questionnaires and analyzed data with frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings were as follows: 1. Monastery management was the main policy of the Sangha Order because it is the policy from the Supreme Sangha Council emphasizing that every monastery must conduct self development with 5 S’s activities. There was appointment of the committee to move the project. 2. Factors affecting the management of monasteries with 5 S’s activities were the management principle of POCCC and the happiness creation monastery management by Sappaya 3. The management model of the monasteries were:  1) There were monasteries plan and operation charts showing the area usage, dividing areas into monks’ abodes and Buddha’s area. 2) monastery development for being convenient to contact, parking areas were provided, clear signs for bus entering and descending with clear direction signs,  . 3) green areas development, there should be appropriate and enough trees that yield pleasant shadows. 4) Sufficient water containers must be provided and placed in good and clean order with health standard.