Guidelines for Training Newly Ordained Monks of Wat Lao, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok

Abstract

This article aimed 1) to study the concept of training of Navaka Bhikkhus during the Buddha’s time and the modern time, 2) to study methods for training Navaka Bhikkhus of Wat Lao, and 3) to analyze the training methods for Navaka Bhikkhus of the Wat Lao. It was qualitative research with the field work, In-depth Interviews. The interviews were divided into 4 groups: 1) 1 administrator of Wat Lao School Office, 2) 3 Bhikkhu teachers, 3) 5 Navaka Bhikkhus of the year 2023, 4) 5 guardians of Navaka Bhikkhus, a total 14 heads. ts of the research found that

1) There were two training during the Buddha’s time: (1) Theory training is called Ganthadhura, and (2) Practical Training is called Vipassanadhura. The objectives of Navaka Bhikkhu training during the Buddha’s time are to end up for liberation from the cycle of rebirth performed by their preceptor and master. Newly ordained Bhikkhus must study the right practices and rules.

2) Methods of Navaka Bhikkhu training after ordination, Navaka Bhikkhus, before the training participation, will be inquired about the purpose of ordination, and personal information, The teachers will start training for evaluation of the learned knowledge and understanding of that subject.

3) Guidelines of the Navaka Bhikkhu training at Wat Lao are the practice of religious functions that will allow the Navaka Bhikkhus to practice on the important day and existing various rituals and meditation practices. It will allow the Navaka Bhikkhus to train for calming the mind by practicing meditation according to Anapanasati. The training course be a concise course with effective contents and ready to improve and revise with the curriculum proposed by the National Buddhism Office. That curriculum can also be used for benefits and efficiency for Navaka Bhikkhus.