The THE STUDY OF DHARMA SHARING GUIDELINES TO FOREIGNERS BY STUDENT MONK AT CHIANG RAI BUDDHIST COLLEGE

Abstract

The purpose of this research article is to examine various methods of Dharma dissemination and present the most effective ones for Dharma dissemination to foreigners among Chiang Rai Buddhist College students attending Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University. In this qualitative study, the researcher employed structured interviews and questionnaires as research instruments, assigning key informants to 27 students from Chiang Rai Buddhist College.

The investigation on the Dharma propagation principles followed by students at Chiang Rai Sangha College was the outcome of Objective 1's research. It was discovered that students were crucial to the spread of the Dharma and were viewed as the foundation of Buddhism. They had a variety of ways to spread the Dharma, including the organization of language and communication activities as well as the use of suitable techniques and procedures.

The second objective's research findings were used to offer an appropriate strategy for introducing Dharma to non-Indians. In order to spread the Dharma to foreigners, it was discovered that there are five key components: 1) people, 2) Buddhist doctrines, 3) language and communication, 4) planning activities, and 5) approaches consistent with the Lord Buddha's method of teaching Buddhism, which includes 1) Sandassana, 2) Samapada, 3) Samuttechana, and 4) Sampahangsana.