Abstract:
The study aimed to (1) study the strategies for temple devtion and renovation in Phayao, to (2) investigate a pelopment in
construcarticipation, idea and
planning of the Sangha, stateagency and community in developing temples'
construction and renovation in Phayao,and to (3) explore problems and obstacles
and guidelines for developing temples' construction and renovation in Phayao. This
is a documentary and qualitative research. The data collection was carried out
through In-depth Interview and Focus Group Discussion along with data gathered
from books, academic sources together with related research. The sample group
consisted of 5 temples, 10 administrative officers, 3 staffs from the National Office of
Buddhism, 3 staffs from the Office of Culture, 10 general people. Data gathered from
the target group was analyzed, summarized and written in descriptive form.
Findings indicated that
1. In construction and renovation, more attention should be paid and
appointment of temple committee must be done as the actual responsible body.
2. In temple development, there was insufficient budget for construction
and budget must be ready prior to construction.
3. In maintenance and temple's property management, there was
unsystematic management to provide knowledge for monks and novices to maintain
and preserve temple's property.
4. In participation of administrative monks, government sector and people,
all were very interested.
Results of the study can be summarized into 8 issue; (1) budget problem,
(2) Construction, (3) conservation of artistic of works, (4) lack of skills, knowledge and
experience in working, (5) people's participation, (6) lack of trust and recognition
from people,(7) lack of moral encouragement for work, and (9) problem from planning and policy in annual temple development plan. Findings also revealed that
5 temples had their own strategies for temple development along with well
participation from state agency and people and their construction was well
developed. However, problem from temple utilities and renovation were still
prevalent.