STUDY OF DHAMMA AND VINAYA SANGHA ACT AND LAWS RELATED TO THE CURRENT PROSECUTION OF MONKS COMMIT CRIMES

Abstract

This academic article aims to study Study of Dhamma and Vinaya The Sangha Act and laws related to the current prosecution of monks who commit crimes Using a study method from textbooks, books, documents, and websites, the results found that 1.According to Dhamma and Discipline Use the 7 Athikaran Samatha, especially the 3 points mentioned, namely Sammukha Vinaya, the suspension of the Athikorn in front of the person, similar to the law where both the defendant is questioned in order to accept the guilt in accordance with the Vinaya and Yephuiyasika, namely Decide according to the majority, that is, whatever the majority says, it is done in a manner similar to going to court and Tinwattha karawinai It is a compromise, but the punishment must be a light one that has been used until now. 2. The Sangha Act is in accordance with the Dhamma and Vinaya contained in Section 24. Monks must receive nikhamma. Only when committing an offense that violates the Dhamma and Discipline which the Sangha has inquired into following the Dhamma and Vinaya, which today even those who have been charged with a criminal case or have a worldly matter are considered to be in accordance with the Dhamma and Discipline 3. Legal punishment for monks who violate certain disciplinary rules is considered a practice in the monk's capacity as a citizen of the state. And it is a practice that is under the framework of the Sangha's constitution. Therefore, when a monk commits an offense Monks may also be punished accordingly. Provisions stipulated by law But there are some steps in the Litigate cases that are different from those of people in general. Because monks have a position that is subject to regulations. of the regulations regarding the Dhamma and Discipline is another important layer.