The shorter and Idea of Ordination for Monkhood in Thailand Analysis of the Criteria and Qualifications for Ordination in Buddhism

Abstract

      An argument in disrobing (ลาสิกขา, สึก) a short monk (พระเตี้ย) became conflict in society concerning principle as in Dhamma-Vinaya (Doctrine and Discipline) mentioning qualification to be ordained. To consider this case, there are two principles: Dhamma-Vinaya and society including suitability of answer in human capability to explore Buddha’s Teachings and also human right as appeared in law. Besides, this article presents guideline to establish organization or agent in order to explain and interpret Dhamma-Vinaya for example, Sanghasabha (Ecclesiastical Assembly) and/or Assembly of Phradhammadhara (monk who experts in Dhamma) and Phravinayadhara (monk who experts in Vinaya) including Sangha Court for the sake of administration and performance based on Dhamma-Vinaya.

     This article also aims to analyze principle and criterion for making decision of ordination in Buddhism including phenomena in current society and present guideline of systematic solution through analytical study social phenomena and Tipitaka, the original principle.