LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICIAI MONKS ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF SAPURISADHAMMA

Abstract

This article is written to study the leadership of the Officiai Monks in community development by integrating with the principles of Sappurisadhamma. It was found that: Buddhism is important to Thai society and plays a role in the community. By training morality, ethics, and goodness for people in society and communities. Provide public assistance according to the needs of the people. With the teachings of the Lord Buddha. Monks regard it as one of the Triple Gem at the heart of Buddhism. Monks are considered to be recognized leaders for the community. Monks besides doing their own duty to purify their own defilements. You must also perform duties for the community. With truth the life of the monks is closely related to the community in terms of living and being dependent on the villagers. At the same time as Monks must give back to the community as the Lord Buddha said. Monks, you must travel. For the benefit and happiness of the public to be kind to the people of the world.

            There are 4 aspects of leadership in community development of the Officiai Monks according to the Sappurisadhamma principles: 1) Development of people's minds by applying the principles of Sappurisadhamma the Officiai Monks should preach and teach the people to understand the principles and be able to apply them in their daily lives. 2) Educational welfare by applying the principles of Sappurisadhamma the Officiai Monks should establish a relief fund and distribute scholarships to children and youth. 3) Public welfare by applying the principles of Sappurisadhamma the Officiai Monks should facilitate people in performing charitable and unwholesome works. 4) Promoting arts and culture by applying the principles of Sappurisadhamma the Officiai Monks should promote precepts, traditions, and culture. They should organize activities that reflect the identity and wisdom of the local area.