MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR PHRAPARIYATTIDHAMMA SCHOOLS, GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IN THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ERA INTEGRATING BUDDHIST ADMINISTRATION FOR SMART MONASTIC INNOVATION

Abstract

This article analyzes management approaches for Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, General Education Department, during the digital transformation era. Findings reveal that monastic institutions face structural challenges and technological divides. Traditional management is increasingly limited in meeting national standards. While the Phrapariyattidhamma Education Act B.E. 2562 has resolved budget and legal issues, achieving maximum efficiency requires a modern model.The study proposes the "Integrated Digital Buddhist Administration Model" (IDBAM Model), which integrates secular and Dhamma knowledge through a smart learning ecosystem, collaborative networks, and data governance. This model aims to produce "Smart Monks" with 21st-century competencies, ready to provide sustainable spiritual leadership for global society.