The Sangha Administration in the COVID-19 Crisis Situation

Abstract

In the current situation, the lifestyle of monks has changed from the original 
due to the spread of the COVID-1 9 virus. The monks need to adjust both the administration of the Sangha and the administration according to the Dhamma Vinaya. 
using the power of the state and custom as the main support Whenever there is 
disorder in the Sangha until it becomes a problem and the Sangha has a framework 
for governing and taking care of the affairs of the Sangha themselves. which has 
important agencies that supervise the affairs of the Sangha under the legal framework 
known as the Sangha Sangha Rules. which the Sangha Council has the following powers 
and duties Governing the Sangha to be in good order rule and determine the ordination 
of novices regulate and promote religious education education, welfare, propagation, 
public welfare of the Sangha uphold the principles of dharma and discipline of 
Buddhism And perform other duties From the epidemic situation of COVID 19, the old 
way of life must change. The government's strict lockdown measures and the religious 
practices of the monks have changed. Monks carry out more public welfare activities, 
both from cremation of the dead and infected people. Management of temples as a 
patient waiting center Giving consumer goods to the community, etc. When the 
community has suffered and the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, the monks have 
come to play a role in helping the community according to the situation that will help.