STUDY OF THE ROLE MODEL OF PHRA RAJAWIRAPHON (SAO ABHINANDO)

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the general condition of Wat Sri BunRueang, Ban Tiw community, Kut Pong Subdistrict, Mueang Loei District, Loei Province, 2) examine the history and achievements of Phra Rajawiraphon (Sao Abhinando), and 3) analyze the exemplary qualities of Phra Rajawiraphon (Sao Abhinando). This study is qualitative in nature, employing in-depth interviews with 15 key informants. The researcher used interview forms as the data collection tool and performed content analysis on the collected data. The research results were as follows: 1) General Conditions of the Ban Tiew Community Context: Wat Sri Bunrueang, Ban Tiew, is located at 257 Ban Tiew, Charoen Rat Road, Kut Pong Subdistrict, Mueang Loei District, Loei Province, with an area of 8 rai, 1 ngan, and 82 square wah. The north side is adjacent to a public road, the south is adjacent to a public road, the east is next to villagers' land, and the west is next to Charoen Rath Road. Wat Sri Bunrueang is an important temple for the Ban Tiew community, located in the heart of the community. As a result, the temple has been the center of the mind and community since the past. 2) History and Works of Phra Rajawiraphon (Sao Aphinantho): Phra Rajawiraphon (Sao Aphinantho) graduated with a B.A. Ek, P.D.7, B.A., and M.A. He currently holds the position of Advisor to the Ecclesiastical Region 8 and Abbot of Wat Sri Bunrueang, Ban Tiew, Kut Pong Subdistrict, Mueang Loei District, Loei Province. He is a senior monk with a simple manner. 3) Role Model of Phra Rajawiraphon (Sao Abhinando): (1) Governance: He used the principles of unity integrated with Aparihāniyadhamma. (2) Religious Education: He organized the study of Pariyattidhamma of the Sangha and education in the Dharma, Pali, and general education departments, integrating the Trisikkhā principles. (3) Welfare Education: He provided education focusing on cultivating morality and ethics, with Saṅgahavatthu principles integrated. (3) Propagation of Buddhism: He organized a speaking practice club, sermon studies, and encouraged monks and novices to study preaching and maintain good practices. (4) Public Utilities: He developed temples for the Sangha in Loei Province, adhering to the principles of development of facilities along with personal development, based on Brahmavihāra principles. (5) Public Welfare: As a merciful monk, he sacrificed for the public and organized temple projects, including the Sangha Robe Offering Project and the Dhamma Travel Project.