Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study)

by Smitthai Aphiwatamonkul | 2018 | 72,860 words

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Summary: This study deals with Buddhist Education In Thailand and presents an analysis of the Buddha’s lifetime cited in the Buddhist scripture known as Tipiṭaka (Tripitaka). This study aims to point out the correct way according to Buddhist Education and shows the importance of education in Theravada Buddhism which has become a major concern of human beings in every corner of the world. This study deals with Buddhist teachings for society and the role of Buddhist monks. It shows how a Buddhist-oriented mind and scientific thinking along with tools and techniques can achieve peace, satisfaction and harmony.

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The full text of the Buddhist Education in Thailand (critical study) in English is available here and publically accesible (free to read online). Of course, I would always recommend buying the book so you get the latest edition. You can see all this book’s content by visiting the pages in the below index:

Acknowledgements

+ Chapter 1 - Introduction

. 1. Background and Significant Statement of the Study

. 2. Buddhism and The Buddha

. 3. Basic Principles of Buddhism

. 4. The Educational Implications of Buddhist Philosophy

. 5. The Monastic Theme of Education

. 5(b). Methodological approaches for Teaching and Learning

. 6. Vinaya Rules: Life style of Buddhist monks

+ Chapter 2 - The Thai Sangha System of Education

. 1.1. General Background—Government and Administrative Structure

. 1.2. Evolution of Modern Education

. 1.3. Thai Sangha’s System of Education

. 1.4. Curriculum and Concepts of Education

. 1.5. Philosophy and Education

. 1.6. Philosophy of Education

. 2. Thailand's Education System (Introduction)

. 2.1. History of Education in Thailand

. 2.2. General Definitions of Education

. 2.3. Educational Development in Thailand

. 3. Education System in Thailand

. 4. Education Administration in Thailand

. 5. Sangha’s Administration in Thailand

. 6. Thai Sangha’s Education in Thailand: Historical Background

. 6.1. Sukhothai Period

. 6.2. Ayudhya Period

. 6.3. Dhonburi Period

. 6.4. Ratanakosin Period

. 7. Education System and Curriculum Sources of the Thai Sangha

. 7.1. The Phrapariyattidhamma: Study in the Section of Nakdham Course

. 7.2. The Phrapariyattidhamma: Study in the Form of Pali Course

. 7.3. The Phrapariyattidhamma: Study in the Form of Sanghadhikara

. 7.4. Study in the Form of Obrom Khru-pariyatti-dhamma

. 7.5. The Ecclesiastical Education System

+ Chapter 3 - The Impact of Buddhist Education on Thai Sangha

. 1. Influences of Buddhism

. 1.1. Buddhism as lived and cherished by the Thai people

. 1.2. Buddhist Monks and Monasteries

. 1.3. Buddhism in Thai History

. 1.4. Buddhist Tradition of Thai Society

. 2. The Roles on Social Welfare

. 2.1. The Roles on Propagation

. 2.2. The Roles on Education

. 3. Buddhism in Contemporary Thailand

. 4. Some Developments Outside the Sangha

. 5. The Undefined Direction of Thai Sangha

. 6. Roles of Buddhist Universities towards the Thai Society

+ Chapter 4 - Role of the Buddhist Education in The Thai Society

. 1. Buddhist Monastery in Thailand

. 2. Buddhist Cultures in Thailand

. 2.1. Popular Buddhism in Thailand: Activities

. 2.2. The Buddhist Ordination in Thailand

. 2.3. Life of a Buddhist Monk in Thailand

. 3. Social Customs of Buddhist Monk in Thailand

. 3.1. Life in Buddhist Monasteries—Pariyatti Monasteries

. 3.2. Life in Patipatti Monasteries: Wat Pa Tam Wua

. 3.3. Life In Patipatti Monasteries: Wat Pah Nanachat

. 3.4. Life In Patipatti Monasteries: Wat Suan Mokkh

. 3.5. Life In Patipatti Monasteries: The Willpower Institute

. 3.6. The Buddhist Sunday School in Thailand

. 4. Buddhist Sacred Recitation in Thailand

. 5. Relevance of Buddhist Ethics in Thai Society

. 6. Buddhist Ethics Provides room for a better tomorrow in Thailand

Chapter 5 - Conclusion

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