THE SAJJA SAVINGS GROUP AND THE PARTICIPATION OF THAI MONKS IN MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Public welfare work is one of the missions of the administration of Buddhist affairs according to the Sangha Act No. 23 (B.E. 2541). It can be divided into 2 main types: material aid and mental support The monks participated in giving ideas and driving the management of the Truth Savings group in that area. By adhering to the original principle, which was the group of truth collecting treasures that Venerable Subin Paneeto, Phai Lom Monastery, Trat Province initiated to do in Trat Province until being able to build on the concept in many places that the author, for example, is Wat Tha Som, Khao Saming District, Trat Province in a way that It's a collection of money in difficult times. by taking truth as important with reasonable rules and regulations in the group, such as members must be residents of that village for at least 1 full year, except consultants, etc.

The Savings Truth Groups are successful by promoting the establishment of groups or organizations of monks. through the process of conducting activities of the Sajja Savings Group that combines Buddhist religious doctrines with applied Dharma principles Ditthadhammikattha-dhamma, Benefits principle in Buddhism, consisting of four principles: 1. Utthanasampada: diligence in acquiring wealth; 2. Protecting and saving money earned; 3. Kalyanamittata. Associating with good people as friends The Sajja Savings Group therefore benefited the monks. community and nation.