THE STUDY OF CHARACTERISTICS OF DHAMMADUTA BHIKKHUS FOR PROPAGATING BUDDHISM IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Abstract

The Journal is the study of characteristics of dhammaduta bhikkhus for propagating buddhism in u.s.a. There objectives of this journal were: 1) to study the history and the characteristic of Dhammaduta Bhikkus to propagate on the Buddha’ lifetime and after the Buddha’ lifetime, 2 ) analyze the characteristic of Thai Dhammaduta Bhikkus to propagate Buddhism in U.S.A. The research methodology was the qualitative method. Data were collected from 25 key informants with the In-Depth-Interview and by Focus Group Discussion with 12 participants. Findings were as follows: 1) The propagation of Buddhism during the era When the Buddha gave ordination to a total of 60 monks. The Lord Buddha ordered to disperse to declare Buddhism in various regions. It is the first Dhammaduta Bhikkhus set in Buddhism. They have all the characteristics of Arhata (noble monk). After the era When King Asoka the Great sent 9 the diplomatic monks to foreign countries. Their characteristics are that have knowledge and virtues, Wise, has Brahma Dharma, Strictly in the discipline. 2) In the United States, the missionary (Dhammaduta Bhikkus) should have the following characteristics as having a practice according to the discipline, wise, various knowledge subjects, no blame of anyone, no persecution, eating moderately about food, satisfied living in a peaceful place, having knowledge of local language, expert in meditation, service volunteering, patience for hardship, determinate, understanding join teamwork, harmony, knowing an ambassador speech, having no fight, recognizing the use of technology in propagation of Buddhism, knowing modern science, recognize the use of mass communication, having skill in craftsmanship, having good planning or management etc.