The Community Participation in Buddhist Places: A Case Study of Veluvan Sangha’s Dwelling, Sahakorn Village, Punpin District, Surat Thani Province

Abstract

This research article the objectives were 1) to study the theoretical concepts about community participation, 2) to study the theoretical concepts about the development of Buddhist sites, and 3) to analyze the community participation in the development of Buddhist sites at Weluwan Monastery Camp. Ban Sahakorn, Phun Phin District, Surat Thani Province This research is qualitative. There is a documented study. in-depth interview Analyze data and descriptive analytical presentation The study found that Participation is a joint idea, a joint practice. is important for development the development of religious places is the improvement of conditions. Until the center of the community with the monks doing missionary work and public facilities The principle of development is the principle of unity. and Sāraṇīyadhamma principles by participating in the development Focus on creating the feeling that This religious place is built by the community. cause a feeling of jealousy the present situation reveals that the strength of the people has a common ideology. Have faith in the leader. The weakness lies in the successor's intentions. There is little chance of holding the minds of the people in the matter of "Bowon". Obstacles caused by the patronage system. The condition of community participation in the development of the place is carried out according to the Sappaya principle, i.e. improving the relaxation corner. Make a public relations sign Religious Person Must be a Sappaya person interact with visitors Meepassa Sappaya is that there is a sweet talk showing that if developing a religious Place It should start from creating participation in the community, such as homes and schools, to help within religious places. When Bowon has already cooperated the development of religious places will be possible quickly.