THE GUIDELINES FOR SELF-CONDUCTS CONCERNING THE USE OF MONEY AND GOLD OF MONKS IN LAMPHU SUB-DISTRICT, MUEANG DISTRICT, NONG BUA LAMPHU PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the monks' practice concerning the use of money and gold; 2) to study the monks' practice concerning the use of money and gold in Lamphu Sub-district, Mueang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province; 3) to study the integration of the guidelines of the monks' practice concerning the use of money and gold in Lamphu Sub-district, Mueang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province. This study was carried out by means of qualitative research through fieldwork to collect the data from the in-depth interview of 30 key informants. The obtained data were interpreted by descriptive analysis. The research results were as follows: The monks' practice concerning the use of money and gold: for monks, spending money and gold is used within the framework of the Dhamma-Vinaya and customs of the area that has been practiced from generation to generation. If it is a personal offering, it is often used according to intent or necessity. If it is public money, it will be used following the resolution of the temple property committee.The monks' practice concerning the use of money and gold in Lamphu Sub-district: Lamphu sub-district monks spend money according to discipline and social traditions. The practice of spending money and gold has both positive and negative effects on monks and Sangha organizations. For this reason, there must be a committee to prepare the income-expense accounts of the temple, with the treasurer to pay and help take care of it, managed by the assignment of the abbot. The integration of the guidelines of the monks' practice concerning the use of money and gold in Lamphu Sub-district: the monks have adopted the constitutional principles and disciplines as a guideline for one's conduct by adhering to traditional principles to integrate the use of money and gold to be in line with the changing society. Money management at present has a committee to help take care of it. The electronic use of money to help manage expenses such as ATM cards, credit cards, applications, QR codes, or papers, etc. should be used.