THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MODEL PRECEPTORS OF THE SAIGHA IN CHONBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research were: 1. To study the general status of Preceptors’ of the Sangha in Chonburi Province, 2. To study the components of the Preceptors’ of the Sangha in Chonburi Province and 3. To propose the model of the Preceptors’ competency development of the Sangha in Chonburi Province, conducted by the mixed research methods.

Findings were as follows: 1. The general status of the Preceptors of the Sangha in Chonburi Province, was that there was meeting by Sangha Assembly System. 2. The components of the Preceptors of the Sangha in Chonburi Province were found consisting of 4 aspects: The Preceptor selection according to Dhamma and Vinaya, administration with close control in line with rules and regulations of Dhamma and Vinaya, supporting with needed materials and health cares and basic health advices. 3. Model of the Preceptors’ potential development  of the Sangha in Chonburi Province consisted of: qualification; the Preceptors qualification must be in line with Dhamma and Vinaya, administration; conflict resolution must be beneficial for both parties, supporting; the Preceptors allocated and support with the necessary things appropriately, health care; take care of health with medicine to cure disease for subordinates.