Study of Monks and the Process of Creating identity Power of faith and Community Development The Case of Luang Pu Hong Phrom Panyo Surin Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study (1) Autobiography of Luang Pu Hong Phrom Panyo towards community development in Thung Mon Subdistrict, Prasat District, Surin Province (2) the process of creating an identity of faith power and community development of Luang Pu Hong Phrompanyo, Prasat District, Surin Province. It is qualitative research. The main group of informants included a group of experts, a group of practitioners, and a general group, totaling 25 people, selected purposively. Research tools include surveys, observation, interviews, focus groups. Field Data Collection The researcher used tools to collect the generated data, including:   Preliminary survey, observation, interview and focus group. It is qualitative research. descriptive analysis

          The results of the research found that Luang Pu Hong Phrompanyo, formerly known as Suwanhong, was born on March 5, 1917, Ban Thung Mon, and graduated in Grade 4 at Wat Uthumporn School, Ban. Thung Mon in Phetchaburi Subdistrict, Prasat District, Surin Province   Received the rank of monastic in 1980 and was promoted to the rank of Phrakru Sanyabat, third class. In the royal title of "Phra Khru Prasat Phromkun", later in 1992 he received a royal promotion to Phrakhru Sanyabat, second class. In the original royal name "Luang Pu Hong Phrompanyo" of Ban Thung Mon Cemetery. (Phetchaburi Temple) passed away due to old age on March 5, 2014, at the age of 97 years. The process of creating an identity of faith power and community development found that (1) in the ritual aspect, sacred objects were created. There are various rituals performed. For assistance (2) In terms of community development, it was found that he had built roads, bridges, and dug ponds in the community. Build a weir/dam to block water.   Giving the villagers plenty of land to farm Products from the community are sold. and have security from having income Able to access a source of sustenance Community assistance Provided scholarships for monks People interested in education People who are poor and underprivileged create training centers for pre-eligible children.   Build a building for sick people Buy medical equipment, donate land and money to hospitals and communities (3) Dharma propagation It was found that there was a training sermon. Teach by inserting ideas, morals, and demonstrating one's conduct. (4) In the aspect of continuation of culture and tradition, it was found that it has helped in Continue the cultural traditions that have existed from the past until the present without breaking them. The community continues to participate in the tradition. which can be considered that he has continued the cultural tradition to stay with the community, etc.