The Participatory Permission on Temple Construction based on BWR-Model in Bueng Kan Province

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were (1) to study the building a temple in Buddhism; (2) to study the participatory building a temple based on BWR-Model in Bueng Kan Province; and (3) to present the model for participatory building a temple based on BWR-Model in Bueng Kan Province. The study was a qualitative research using a documentary method and field studies by in-depth interview, focus group discussion and participant observation from 25 target people. Then the data were analyzed by using of descriptive analysis.
          The findings of the study were as follows:
          Building a temple in Buddhism: The Buddha gave permission for the building a temple to have a monk’s agent to supervise it so that the building was as intended for use. Today's building a temple usually follows the preparation of construction plans and the administration of permission according to government regulations which may not be very consistent with the provisions, but it did not conflict too much with the Buddha’s permission by having the objective of strengthening the community and let the temple be the center of sustainable development in the future.
The Participatory Temple Contruction based on BWR-Model in Bueang Kan Province: It was a cooperation of 3 main sectors in the province used in the process of building a temple, including houses of community , temples, and government agencies. It is carried out in accordance with ministerial regulations on building, establishment, integration, relocation, and dissolution of temples, requesting the royal grant of Visunghanasima and the raising of an abandoned temple to be a temple where monks live in the Buddhist Lent, 2016, and related regulations.
        Model for building a participatory temple with the power of BWR in Bueng Kan Province: There were lowlands, uplands, and forest areas in Bueng Kan Province. There was a strong Buddhist cultural tradition. In building the temple, efforts were made to create cooperation between the house, the temple, and the government. Committees and responsible agencies were established at various levels. Therefore, it was necessary to consider the physical suitability combined with the community. Created a forum to regularly exchange opinions and experiences in enforcing the law in a fair and equitable manner, prepared a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between various sectors and created a mechanism for providing legal advice to the community.