THE ROLE ON BUDDHISM PROMOTION OF SANGHA ADMINISTRATORS IN WANGNOI DISTRICT, AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aims: (1) to study the role of ecclesiastical administrators in disseminating Buddhism in Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, based on the opinions of monks and novices, (2) to compare the opinions of monks and novices regarding the role of ecclesiastical administrators in disseminating Buddhism in Wang Noi District and (3) to investigate the problems, obstacles, and suggestions concerning the Buddhist dissemination roles of ecclesiastical administrators in the same area. A survey research method was employed, collecting data from 337 monks and novices residing in Wang Noi District. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested using t-tests, F-tests, and one-way ANOVA. The research findings revealed that:

• The opinions of monks and novices regarding the role of ecclesiastical administrators in disseminating Buddhism across three dimensions were, overall, at a high level, with an average score of 3.55. When considered by dimension, the aspects of personality and content were rated at a high level, while the instructional media aspect was rated at a moderate level.
• Comparisons of opinions among monks and novices with different status, age, years in monkhood, and Pali-education background showed no significant differences in their views toward the Buddhist dissemination roles of ecclesiastical administrators, thus rejecting the stated hypotheses at the .05 level of significance.
• The suggested guideline for enhancing the Buddhist dissemination roles of ecclesiastical administrators is to incorporate modern technology into the dissemination of Buddhism.