THE MODEL OF CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR INTEGRATED BUDDHIST PRACTICES OF PHRAVINAYADHIKARA IN PATHUMTHANI PROVINCE

Abstract

           The objectives of this research article were; 1) to study the context and problems of the practices of Phravinayadhikara in Pathumthani province 2) to explore the model of capacity development of Phravinayadhikara according to Theravada Buddhism, and 3) to develop and present the model of capacity development of Phravinayadhikara based on Integrated Buddhism by using the research methodology of Research and Development or (R and D). The research participants were divided into two groups; 1) 60 key informants, including Phravinayadhikara in Pathumthani province who had been appointed in 7 districts, 2) 23 secondary informants. The study found that 1) most Phravinayadhikara were being as a Buddhist ecclesiastical official monk. However, they still lacked crucial knowledge and skills to conduct their roles, including thinking skills, communication skills, legal knowledge, and information technology skills. 2) The model of development was integrated with applying explicit knowledge in line with Theravada Buddhism, which refers to three studies, morality, concentration and wisdom, and modern science's theoretical framework. Also, the model was tested until its most effective as a model for developing the potential of the practices of Phravinayadhikara. 3) The results of employing this model to the target group found that their skill level was higher than before getting an experiment. The total score of evaluating skills was at a high percentage of 78.33. Moreover, this model could reduce the period of capacity developing by composing only best practices. The model of the capacity development of integrated Buddhist Practices of Phravinayadhikara, Pathumthani province, is new explicit knowledge in line with the Sangha administration's reform 2017 - 2021. It is a tool that can significantly develop the capabilities of Phravinayadhikara under the requirement of the Phravinayadhikara committees, Pathumthani province, and further develop and apply this model to suit other contextual areas.