THE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN ORDER TO SCREEN PEOPLE FOR ORDINATION IN BUDDHISM

Abstract

Objectives of this article were to study the importance of criminal background checks, criminal history check process and suggestions regarding criminal background checks to screen people who come to become ordained in Buddhism. The results of the study revealed that the Sangha Council now pays attention to criminal background checks. It is stipulated that it is the duty of the preceptor and the abbot to thoroughly consider the applicants for ordination. There are channels for requesting a criminal background check by using the name-surname and ID card number of the applicant as follows: 1. The preceptors or abbots send information through the Office of Buddhism. to send to the Criminal History Registration Division National Police Agency. The processing time is 15-25 days. 2. An applicant for ordination requests a criminal background check in person via online channels. Results can be received at the Criminal Records Division or the Provincial Forensics Office. Processing time is 7-10 days. 3. The applicant for ordination requests a background check in person at the Criminal History Registration Division. National Police Agency You can wait to receive the results that day. The problem and suggestion are that the criminal background check can reveal the background of the wrongdoing of the Sangha. but will not be able to know whether the person requesting ordination is still in the process of escaping criminal cases or lawsuits.  Information should be integrated to be able to detect those who have escaped government service or suspects whose lawsuits are still pending to screen people who will become ordained in Buddhism according to their true goals.