ประสิทธิผลการบริหารจัดการโครงการปฏิบัติธรรมของพระสังฆาธิการ ในอำเภอวังน้อย จังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา

Abstract

This research article aims: 1. to examine the management of The Dhamma Practice Project organized by Sanggha Administrators in Wang Noi District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, 2. to compare opinions regarding the management of The Dhamma Practice Project, and 3. to investigate the problems, obstacles, and suggestions for improving the management of The Dhamma Practice Project organized by Sanggha Administrators in Wang Noi District. The population and sample consisted of 286 monks/lay participants who joined meditation practice programs at meditation centers in Wang Noi District. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation (S.D.). Hypothesis testing was conducted using t-tests and one-way ANOVA.

The research findings revealed that:

1. The management of The Dhamma Practice Project organized by Sanggha Administrators in Wang Noi District across all three aspects-facilities, instructors, and overall administration was found to be highly effective.
2. A comparison of opinions regarding program management showed that respondents with different gender, age, education level, Dhamma education level, status, occupation, and reasons for participating in the meditation program did not differ significantly in their opinions.
3. The identified problems and obstacles were as follows: Facilities: insufficient accommodation and restrooms, and meditation spaces that were too small. Instructors: the number of instructors was inadequate, and the lectures and activities were too lengthy. Management: insufficient public relations for the meditation program and inadequate supervision of participants.