The Development of Thai DhammadutaBhikkhus for Overseas Buddhism Propagation

Abstract

      The purpose of this academic paper aims to propose the ways to develop the characteristics of Thai dhammadutabhikkhus in order to propagate Buddhismin overseascountries effectively and efficiently.The goals for propagation are the advantages and happiness of both Thais and local people. To meet those goals, the dhammadutabhikkhus should have the characteristics incongruence with the propagating roleand the doctrine and the discipline. There are three ways to develop those desirable characteristics of dhammadutabhikkhus: (1) self-study (2) enrolling in official programs, and (3) learning from the first teachers who are the role model of overseasdhammadutabhikkhus.