Temples as the Source of Building Happiness of Community in Thai Society

Abstract

          This academic article aims to present the temple as a building area for the community. By considering that the temple is important and necessary for the life of Buddhists in Thai society. But at present, the temple has a problem of disorder in building a monk’s cell (Kuti), an observance (Uposatha), a hall (Sala), a dwelling-place (Vihara), a temple area is not clean, a place is lack of forest, trees, shade, and a grass garden for resting the body and mind to be in peace in order to adjust the temple to create happiness for the community forever. The author has presented two principles and concepts : 1) SOR 5 (5SOR) principles are that emphasize (1) clean up the new measurement system, (2) convenience, (3) cleanliness, (4) increase efficiency and  (5) Discipline and 2) the concept of accepting the existing truths of the present temple (appearance) and the principle of Avasappaya (Wat of happiness). This makes it possible to understand that to build a good temple, you must set an area where the temple area is clean, with trees and grass garden until it is a delightful land. And it is making one who goes to the temple have a feel body-mental peaceful and happy.