Factors that promote sustainability of the monkhood

Abstract

This article is an academic article. The purpose of this article is to study the factors and obstacles to the monkhood of monks.

The study found that ordination in Thailand has been a tradition since the past. Since Buddhism came to Thailand, monks have been supported by the state as a component of the main national institution, which is the religious institution. There are four factors that encourage monks to remain monks: 1. education 2. faith 3. responsibilities in the Sangha and 4. preserving traditions. However, at present, it is found that the number of monks in Thailand has been continuously decreasing every year. This is due to four obstacles that hinder their continued existence: 1. health problems 2. family problems 3. boredom and 4. Sangha regulations.