A Model of Faithfulness for Buddhist in Scandinavia Countries

Authors

  • Dr. Phramaha Padet Chirakulo, Dr. Phrapalad Klanarong Nyanaviro, Phramaha Praprut Buddhichajo, Phra Suriya Dhitapasato

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study circumstance/condition 2?to develop the model, and 3) to examine and propose the model of faithfulness building for Buddhists in Scandinavian countries. Research Methodology is mixed methods with the qualitative and quatitative data analysis. The Qualitative data collection including literature review, in-depth interviews (6 key-informants) and focus group (17 key-informants) with content analysis interviews. The Quantitative data were collected by questionnaires from 300 samples, which were the Buddhists in Scandinavian countries and analyzed by mean and standard deviation. The results found that 1) The circumstance/condition of faith building of Buddhists in Scandinavia: The monks manage the monk's business in accordance with their roles and responsibilities in all respects. However, problems and obstacles were found, including Compensation to the missionaries. The Temple lacked the personnel to produce a variety of lecture media. And some temples still emphasize oral teaching, which does not contain media. 2) The Process consists of 4 components which are: (1) Regularly perform activities regularly (2) Conducting 5 universal virtues as a habit (3) Be knowledgeable in Dharma and (4) Act as a good friend(kalayanamitr). 3) The model has 3 main components, which are: 1) preface part 2) model 3) implementation process. For presenting an evaluation of Buddhist faith-building patterns in Scandinavian countries. The Overall picture is in a high level.  When considering in each aspect from high to low, it was found that Suitability Useful and Accuracy respectively.

                                                                                                                         

Published

2020-02-29

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