GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE THAI SANGHA IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION

Abstract

This academic article aims to study and present guidelines for promoting the administration of the Thai Sangha in the era of globalization. Amidst the global changes driven by technology, borderless communication, and complex social dynamics, the Thai Sangha is facing significant challenges in maintaining the role and faith of Buddhists. The main problems that the Thai Sangha faces in reaching the faith of the people include monks not practicing according to the Dhamma-Vinaya, which creates inappropriate images and behaviors of some monks, which severely undermines confidence; the age and cultural gap between the Sangha and the new generation, which is difficult to communicate with; communication adaptation and use of technology that is not at its full potential; internal management problems that lack good governance and transparency, especially in terms of assets; and interpretations of the Dhamma-Vinaya that are not up to date with the context of modern society, which means that Dhamma cannot answer the problems of current life. In order to restore and attract the faith of the people back, guidelines for promoting the administration of the Thai Sangha must integrate Dhamma principles with modern management, technology, and good governance in order to sustain Buddhism and continue to be a refuge for society.