Lao Sangha Monastic Education: Publicizing further education at Chaiyaphum Temple Sangha High School Suwannakhet Province, Lao PDR

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Article on Lao Sangha monastic education: Public relations for further education at Wat Chaiyaphumi Monastic High School Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR aims to reflect information about the education of the Lao Sangha. that aims to develop human resources in religion and promote human development for the nation and reduce space for the education of the Sangha Using document and interview study methods. and related research Write an essay in the form of an academic article.

Information found shows that Wat Chaiyapumi is a senior secondary school for monks. Educational level: Mathayom 5-7, which provides a combination of general subjects such as mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, geography, history. with subjects in Buddhism such as Pali, Vinaya, Abhidhamma, etc. The target group is monks and novices in Savannakhet. and nearby areas There are approximately 80 temples in Savannakhet District that support people staying and studying. There are 21 monks and government administrators with 250 monks and novices currently studying. The education system is 5-7-4 (5 years of primary school/7 years of secondary school and 4 years of higher education) with the state supporting the budget in both salaries and subsidies for schools. The goal is to be a base for developing human resources for the nation and Buddhism.