THE ADMINISTRATIVE NETWORK DEVELOPMENT OF THAI MONASTIC GROUP IN EUROPE

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to propose the administrative network development of Thai monastic group in Europe. Mixed methods research was designed and was divided into 3 steps consisted of Step1: Study of the state of administrative network of Thai monastic group in Europe by interview 10 key informants who selected by purposive sampling. Step 2: develop a network of administration of Thai monastic group in Europe using focus group discussion of 17 experts with purposive sampling. Step 3: examine and propose the administrative network development of Thai monastic group in Europe. The evaluation form was used for 58 European Abbots ministering in Europe. Statistical data were analyzed including frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The results of the research found that the administrative network development of Thai monastic group in Europe consisted of 1) principles which were (1) development of a communication system between members to be convenient, fast, and accurate, (2) develop participation to give strength both internal and external members, (3) develop security to set the sustainable life of Thai monastic group, (4) adhere to the principles of discipline and law of the European Union. 2) The goal of building the unity of Thai monastic group in accordance with the motto that Buddhabut must be unified, like one sun, not sectarian, and focus on setting the target to work together. 3) The aim is to create a network in the performance of duties in 6 aspects of the ecclesiastical affairs, including the network of governance, religious education, educational welfare, Buddhist dissemination, public facilities, public welfare. 4) Development preparation, preparation before development, during development, and after development. 5) Development process which were (1) Buddhism principles, (2) network management approach, (3) development components, (4) context of Thai monastic group in Europe and 6) development evaluation, Cognitive evaluation, psychomotor domain assessment, and affective assessment.