AN ANALYSIS OF THE ORDINATION OF THE ELDERLY IN PRESENT THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

This thesis has three objectives: 1) to study the ordination of monks by the elderly in Theravada Buddhism; 2) to study the problems of ordination of monks by the elderly in present-day Thai society; 3) to analyze and find solutions to the problems of ordination of monks. Monks of the elderly in Thai society This research is document research.

          The research results found that Ordination as a monk is the act of renouncing the gender of a layperson to become a monk. He is a monk in Buddhism. Practice chastity Follow the Dharma and Discipline The objectives of monk ordination for the elderly in present-day Thai society are: 1) ordination to achieve nirvana, 2) ordination because they want to accumulate merit, 3) ordination because they want to do good deeds. at the end of life 4) Ordination as a monk for other reasons, with the form of ordination as a monk being Natticatutthakammaupasampada. consistent with the discipline

          The ordination of monks by the elderly in present-day Thai society is a way of leading them to escape from the state of secularity and to lead a life free from defilements. By training oneself in body, speech, and mind to rise to the state of freedom from suffering. Therefore, the monk ordination of the elderly in Theravada Buddhism Since the Buddha's time, there have been both good and bad behavior of elderly monks who have been ordained as monks. Problems with monk ordination in today's Thai society are 1) health problems of elderly monks, 2) mental health problems of elderly monks.

          From the analysis of the guidelines for solving the problem of monk ordination of the elderly in current Thai society, it is 1) analyzing the solution to the problem of monk ordination of the elderly before becoming ordained, and 2) analyzing the solution to the problem. Ordination of monks by the elderly after ordination The guidelines for solving the problem of ordination of the elderly in Thai society are: 1) thoroughly examine the qualifications of those applying for ordination; 2) provide training for the elderly who enter Come ordain Both before ordination and after ordination. 3) Take care of sick monks. with the method that the Lord Buddha laid down the principles of gut health and 4) practicing correct Dhamma for good mental health. This will make the monk ordination of the elderly progressive. and received monks who would be useful to Buddhism further.