THE ROLES OF THAI SANGHA ON DEVELOPMENT IN THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY PARADIGM

Abstract

        The expansion of information, Science and Technology, contributes to Economic and Social progress. Southeast Asia has established the ASEAN Community. For accelerate progress in the Economic, Social and Cultural. Through regional cooperation the 10 ASEAN countries. New changes occur, Sangha need to improve many aspects of the role, the Buddhism is more aggressive as In aspect of understanding the ASEAN Community. In aspect of using English for communication. In aspect of knowledge about Buddhism. In aspect of strategies in Dharma teaching and practices. In aspect of symbols Buddhism. In aspect of living our faith. In aspect of the spiritual leader. In aspect of Publication of Buddha teaching. In aspect of  integrating technology for the Buddha teaching. In aspect of roles in helping solve economic, political, social and cultural problems of the ASEAN Community. The Sangha will be prepared with the mission of the Sangha 6 by government, Sangha’s Education, Education  welfare, propagation Buddhism, public utility, social welfares. For advance the development of Buddhism in the future.