THE MANAGEMENT OF ASSET OF BUDDHIST MONKS UPON DEATH

Abstract

The purpose of this research are as follows: (1) To study the concepts, theories, and evolution of asset management of Buddhist monks upon death according to the principles of the Vinaya (monastic discipline); (2) to examine the laws related to the asset management of Buddhist monks upon death, including relevant foreign laws and Supreme Court judgements; (3) to analyze and compare the laws related to the asset management of Buddhist monks upon death; and (4) to summarize and propose solutions to address the issues in managing the assets of Buddhist monks upon death. The results of the study found that 1. Concept, theory and evolution of the management of monks' assets upon death according to the principles of the Dhamma and Vinaya. It was found that the provisions in the Vinaya The Lord Buddha intended his disciples to be humble, secluded people, living in sufficiency, that is, living on the basis of four factors. The provisions of the Vinaya therefore prohibit monks from accumulating wealth. happy in wealth or earn a living by earning a living like a layman who owns a household 2. Laws related to the management of monks' assets upon death and foreign laws. including related Supreme Court judgments It was found that in the part of the law regarding property and assets of monks It has evolved since the Sukhothai period onwards, consisting of 1. Mangrayasat law 2. Three enactments law. Phra Aiyakarn Laksana Inheritance 3. Civil and Commercial Code 3) The results of a comparative analysis of laws related to the management of monks' assets upon death found that (1) Mangrai Satha law has the concept that All property of monks acquired during ordination It is property that arises from the faith of Buddhists only in the monks who are ordained in Buddhism. or have faith in that temple That is, having faith in Buddhism For this reason, all movable and movable property acquired by the monk upon his death was donated to the monks 2) Three enactments of the law Phra Iyakalaksana Heritage has the idea that Property of that monk or temple It truly arises from the offerings of laypeople who have faith in Buddhism or the temple or the monks. When that monk dies to become the property of the temple that is the monk's domicile (3) Civil and Commercial Code, Section 1622. It can be concluded that 1. In the case where a monk is a legal heir 2. A monk may be the beneficiary of a will (4) Civil and Commercial Code, Section 1623. It can be concluded that 1. Property and assets acquired during ordination. 2. The property and assets of a monk acquired during his time in the monastic life when that monk dies shall become the property of the temple in which that monk is domiciled. (5) Civil and Commercial Code, Section 1624, summarized as follows: 1 .Property of monks acquired before ordination 2. Property and assets that monks were married to before ordination.