EFFICIENCY IN THE SANGHA ADMINISTRATION OF SANGHA ADMINISTRATORS IN NAKHONLUANG DISTRICT, AYUTTHAYA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research article aimed: (1) to study the Sangha  Administration of Sangha Administrators in Nakhonluang District, Ayutthaya Province 2) to compare the Buddhist monks and novices opinions towards the Efficiency in the Sangha  Administration of Sangha Administrators in Nakhonluang District, Ayutthaya Province, classified by personal factors, and 3) to study the problems, obstacles and suggestions towards the Efficiency in the Sangha  Administration of Sangha Administrators in Nakhonluang District, Ayutthaya Province. The survey research was carried out in this study. The samples used in this study were 218 Buddhist monks and novices in Nakhonluang District, Ayutthaya Province, being drawn by cluster sampling technique. The research tools were questionnaires. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance (One Way Anova). Pairwise comparisons of mean differences were performed using the least significant difference (LSD) method. The research findings revealed that:

1. 1. Buddhist monks and novices opinions towards the Efficiency in the Sangha Administration of Sangha Administrators, were overall at a high level ( = 54). Considering each aspect, it was found that the opinions in governance, propagation of Buddhism, and public utilities were at a high level.
2. Comparing the opinions of monks and novices towards the efficiency of the Sangha administration of the Sangha administrators, there were no differences in their opinions, the hypothesis was rejected at the .05 statistical significance level.

3. The guidelines for developing the efficiency of the Sangha administration should further develop the work in religious education, educational assistance, and public assistance. In particular, education is considered the core of the development of the Sangha organization and Buddhism to flourish.