THAI SANGHA ADMINISTRATION ACCORDING TO THREE ADHIPATEYYA

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study the administration of the Sangha according to the principle of Three Adhipateyya, to propose the guidelines for Sangha administration according to the principle of Three Adhipateyya. The administration of the Thai Sangha consists of 6 aspects: 1. Administration 2. Education 3. Propagation 4. Educational assistance 5. Public assistance 6. Construction and Plus 1: Buddha-Monthon development. The administration of the Sangha was under the authority of the abbot. Therefore, the abbot was the one who made decisions on selecting appropriate activities for the administration of the Sangha. Therefore, the application of the Three Adhipateyya principle for the administration of the Sangha was a good guideline that could support and promote the administration of the Sangha to be more efficient. The guidelines for using the principle of Adhipateyya were: Using the principle of Attadhipateyya in cases of activities or practices were already correct and appropriate. Using the principle of Lokadhipateyya in cases of a majority vote was required or administration with participation in listening to opinions from all sector and legitimate voting. Using the principle of Dhammathipateyya in cases of conflicts or disputes among the Sangha need to be resolved and general administration. Administration of the Sangha by applying these three principles of Adhipateyya will result in efficient administration of the Sangha.