THE ROLE OF ECCLESIASTICAL IN SANGHA’S ADMINISTRATION KHUANKHANUN DISTRICT, PHATTALUNG PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were to study the role of the Sangha Chief in promoting the administration of the Sangha and the guidelines for promoting the role of the Sangha Chief in promoting the administration of the Sangha in Khuan Khanun District, Phatthalung Province. This is mixed method research; The sample group used in the research is 168 people and the key informants are 5 people. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and interviews. Statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, and content analysis was performed descriptively.

          The research finding was as follows:

1. The role of the Sangha in promoting the administration of the Sangha in Khuan Khanun District, Phatthalung Province, in all 6 areas, is at the highest level. When considering each area, it is found that the area with the highest average value is the area of educational assistance, followed by the area of administration, religious education, propagation, public assistance, and public utilities, respectively.
2. Guidelines for promoting the role of the Sangha Chief and promoting the administration of the Sangha in Khuan Khanun District, Phatthalung Province, consist of 1) developing the leadership of the Sangha Chief, 2) creating knowledge and understanding about the role of the Sangha Chief, 3) working together in the area between temples, local areas, and the people to promote welfare and education, and 4) the administration of the Sangha by the Sangha Chief must be monitored and evaluated by the monks as well. Recommendations: Provincial ecclesiastical chiefs and ecclesiastical chiefs at all levels must develop a concrete plan for the development of the Sangha in order to review their roles and learn what must be done in accordance with their assigned roles.