THE MODEL DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHISM PROPAGATION OF SANGHA ADMINISTRATORS IN PHANAKHON SRI AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) To study the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province 2) to integrate the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province 3) to present new knowledge about “The Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province”, a study of the documents and interview (In-depth Interview) with the key (Key Informant) used in this study is divided into This research was the mixed research method between the qualitative research and quantitative research. For the qualitative research used the documentary research and in-depth interview from 24 key informants as the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and the quantitative research used the 259 questionnaires. The data analysis was used the social sciences Programed for descriptive statistics were the frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation (S.D.)

The  inding of this research are as follows:
1. The over opinions on the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province were found at the high level with average mean equal to when considering into each aspect, it was noted at the high levels in all aspects by role of Sangha in promoting morality and enhancing the quality of life aspects obtaining high scores.

2. A comparison of the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, classified by personal factors, showed that sex, age and educational level had no significant differences, whereas occupation was found significant difference at 0.05 level of confidence.

3. Problems concerned with the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, indicated that i) there were no sufficient help, cooperation and tangible results, ii) lack of continuity in the operation, and performance was not enough, Government did not recognize it, and iii) issues of the time in practice were different and unfit for duty, lack of cooperation among related authorities and the shortage of personnel and manpower. For suggestions: on the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, it was found that i) more help and sufficient cooperation should be added for the sake of yielding tangible results, ii) there should fixed time and term course in teaching and practice, iii) arrangement of time to increase training awareness for the public. the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, classified by personal factors, and 3) to investigate the problems and develop the Model Development of Buddhism Propagation In Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.