THE MODEL OF BUDDHISM PROPAGATION IN KAREN COMMUNITY : A CASE STUDY OF KAREN COMMUNITY OF MAE KOENG SUB-DISTRICT, WANGCHIN DISTRICT, PHRAE PROVINCE

Abstract

This research there are two objectives: 1) to study the problems and obstacles in the propagation of Buddhism in the Karen community of the monks in Mae Koeng Sub-district, Wang Chin District, Phrae Province; 2) to study the pattern of Buddhism propagation. in the Karen community, Mae Koeng Subdistrict, Wang Chin District, Phrae Province. It was a qualitative study by studying the document sector and the field study interviewed important informants, including monks and people in Karen communities, 4 villages, totaling 16 villages, and then analyzing the research results. The results showed that;

1. The state of problems and obstacles to the propagation of Buddhism in the Karen community of monks in Mae Koeng Sub-district, Wang Chin District, Phrae Province had 4 important issues: 1. Belief about worshiping animism contrary to the principles of Buddhism; 2. As for the communication language used, it was difficult to communicate because the basic Karen language had to be used in the community; 3. The method of dissemination that is not conducive to or inconsistent with traditional beliefs that affect life and the distant relationship of home and temple; 4. Religious Person: There was a religious problem: the clergy were not enough missionaries. Moreover, in terms of the qualifications of monks who are missionaries, they do not have enough knowledge to be able.

2. The model of Buddhism propagation in Karen Community : a case study of Karen community of Mae Koeng Sub-District, Wangchin District, Phrae Province founds that; The main idea of propagation of monks working to propagate Buddhism in the Karen community in Mae Koeng sub-district It is a work in Buddhism to help society or for the benefit of society. By going out to disseminate knowledge to Dharma to help the people in various places, not limited to any specific area. Under the rules of the Sangha Association related laws and comply with the obligations of the administration of Sangha affairs in 6 aspects, namely; 1) Administration 2) Religious education 3) Educational welfare 4) Buddhism propagation 5) Public utilities and 6) Public welfare There is a comprehensive operation by organizing project activities through the working unit, namely; Sub-district People's Training Center with 8 missions: morality-ethics, cultural traditions, health, right livelihood, peace, welfare education, public assistance, gratitude and fellowship for the faith of the people/students /students in Mae Koeng sub-district.