THE MODEL OF PUBLIC WELFARE UNDER THE FIVE PRECEPT’S VILLAGE PROJECT OF SANGHA ORDER, RATCHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research were to study the general condition, procedures and to present the model. The research methodology was the qualitative Data were collected from 25 significant key informants by in-depth interviewing. The tools were structured in-depth-interview scripts with a scale-level content validity index of 1.00 as the data collection tool, and the data received were analyzed by content descriptive interpretation. Data were also collected from. twelve participants who were academic dignitaries participated in the focus group discussion, and the data received were analyzed by content descriptive interpretation.

The research findings were found that 1. Sangha Order working procedures of the involved personnel in the area were cooperative, but the allocated budget was insufficient for the authentic necessity or demand. A great number of people still needed help or assistance from the Sangha Order. 2. The procedures of public welfare, there was a field survey to survey people’s demands. The plan was taken into action with monks as the main personnel. The assessment was carried out according to the specified indicators. The operating procedure was developed to conform with the changing situation. 3. The model of public welfare was the model of the 3-Unity network, or the community cooperation between homes, monasteries, and schools.  The necessary supplies were provided specially for the bedridden patients, disabled people, and the infirm, supplying health and medical products and to enrich spirits, using Dharma to alleviate suffering and to solve the spiritual problems for people.