ADAPTATION OF A NEW GENERATION OF MONKS

Abstract

This article presents the perspective of the new monks' adaptation in the era of Social media that plays an important role in human life. can communicate in order to understand the substance Within a split second, both images, sounds, and characters are convenient, fast and clear, coupled with the current situation, including the epidemic of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19), it is even more important to consider the importance of Internet media in communication, talks, and communication. Studying, meeting, studying various knowledge through the Internet, just like monks in the new era must adapt according to the modern era. There is a meeting of monks through Zoom, teaching through the google meet system, dharma performances via Youtube, Facebook, Fanpage, Twitter, or even live, talk and communicate like in real society. Although the role of monks has duties in various fields, namely the administration of the Sangha. management education for monks, novices and people; Construction and restoration of temples including the service of public benefit to society new monks today therefore have to adapt to modern people who seek intellectual knowledge from information media From the past, monks have spread the Dharma. only within the temple by preaching, if compared to the present Conveying the teachings of the Buddha can be published in every corner of the world in a live broadcast or clips of lectures in various languages ​​and words on online media to be interesting by modifying the presentation of religious teachings for easy understanding, proper use of language, wording, and posture It brings benefits of faith in Buddhism But if any monks use online media for the wrong purpose bring damage to Buddhism Will cause religious institutions to lose faith in the end, so online media is like a double edged knife to use. which depends on which direction the user will use because it is an effective communication channel Access to all groups, all genders, all ages, not even limited to borderlands. place and time. Therefore, spreading the Dharma How to make the right use of these online media? It does not affect religious institutions and important principles laid down by the Buddha, therefore it is important. When the monks understand their role Information technology is One tool that new monks should study and encourage monks to have more opportunities to study. being a spiritual refuge for the people of the world to be happy and peaceful