Strategies for Developing Knowledge in Buddhism and Philosophy at Mahamakut Buddhist University to Meet the Needs of the Digital Age Society Strategies for Developing Knowledge in Buddhism and Philosophy at Mahamakut Buddhist University to Meet the Needs of the Digital Age Society

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the strategies for developing knowledge in Buddhism and philosophy at Mahamakut Buddhist University to meet the needs of the digital age society, and 2) to propose guidelines for such development. The sample group consisted of 162 individuals, including administrators, faculty members, staff, and students of Mahamakut Buddhist University. The research instrument was a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire with an overall reliability coefficient of .87. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

          The research findings revealed that: 1) The overall implementation of strategies for developing knowledge in Buddhism and philosophy at Mahamakut Buddhist University to meet the needs of the digital age society was at a moderate level. Ranking the aspects by mean from highest to lowest, the preservation of arts and culture ranked highest, followed by academic services to society, while instruction and learning ranked the lowest. 2) Guidelines for developing knowledge in Buddhism and philosophy to meet the digital age's needs, ranked by frequency from highest to lowest, are as follows: First, learning and teaching assessments should be aligned with the actual learning conditions of Buddhism and philosophy. Second, there should be promotion, support, and training for individuals to become speakers or experts in Buddhism and philosophy. Lastly, there should be a systematic process for building networks to ensure the success of arts and cultural preservation initiatives.