Abstract
The three objectives of this study are as follows: (1) to study teaching process of BuddhaDhamma as stated in Tipiṭaka, (2) to study the implementation of teaching process from Tipiṭaka to practice according to Phra Bodhiyana Thera (Cha Subhaddo), and (3) to study the correlation of teaching process as stated in Tipiṭaka and Phra Bodhiyana Thera (Cha Subhaddo).
Qualitative method was used for this study. The researcher searched the information from the Tipiṭaka, commentaries, books, and other related works. The topics include, teaching process of BuddhaDhamma, as well as, the implementation of teaching process from Tipiṭaka to practice according to Phra Bodhiyana Thera (Cha Subhaddo). The details in each topic consist of teaching foundation, teaching style, teaching method, strategy and teaching technique, as well as, qualities of a teacher and a student.
The result shows teaching process of BuddhaDhamma as stated in Tipiṭaka emphasize on inner qualities of a teacher: ‘Kalyāṇamitta’ and ‘Sappurisa Dhamma 7’. A teacher should be an admirable friend to a student, gives good counsel in accordance with manners, skills, interests, and intellectual levels of students, as well as, be able to determine attitudes and purposes of students with ‘Yonisomanasikāra’, in order to open students’ minds to learn without bias and stay focus accordingly.
The correlation between teaching process as stated in Tipiṭaka and Phra Bodhiyana Thera (Cha Subhaddo) consists of four key methods that influence successful propagation of Buddhism in Thai and foreign countries. They are: (1) Organizing a suitable teaching process for students to learn on their own. This method is well matched with the West, since they are rationalist. (2) Communication and Mental Language. Focus on contemplation of the state of mind exists in the present moment. A teacher then passes on the meaning of thoughts to the students through mind with compassion and kindness. (3) An Inspirational Role Model. Motivate the students to bring teachings into practice, and (4) Building Leaders. Encourage students to be one’s own teacher. Become a spiritual leader to one self and others.
The outstanding point of Phra Bodhiyana Thera’s (Cha Subhaddo) teaching process includes giving priority to observe the precepts, since following the discipline and monastic precepts bring unity, peace, and harmony in the community, as well as, encouraging Ānāpānasati practice, the mindfulness of breathing meditation, in order to develop ‘Samādhi’ and ‘Paññā’. His prominent teachings are inconstant (‘Ti-lakkhna’), sufficiency or adequacy (The Middle Way), patience or forbearance (‘Khanti’), and gratefulness.
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