THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY RADIO TOWARDS DHAMMA PROPAGATION ACCORDING TO THERAVADA BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY

Abstract

The objectives of this thesis are as follows: 1) to study the role of community radio, 2) to study Dhamma propagation according to Theravada Buddhist philosophy, and    3) to analyze the role of community radio towards Dhamma propagation according to Theravada Buddhist philosophy. The results of the study were found that:

The roles of community radio are: 1) To publicize information, 2) To share and exchange learning, 3) To reflect problems, 4) To build unity, love and stability in the nation, 5) To help conserve arts, cultures, local wisdom and community recollection, 6) To help develop the nation, 7) To propagate religions, 8) To propagate education, and 9) To provide recreation.  The Dhamma principles for propagation guidelines are: 1) qualities of a preacher, and 2) manners of teaching; elucidation and verification, inspiration towards the goal, filling with enthusiasm, and filling with delight and joy. The Dhamma principles suitable for propagation are: 1) The Threefold Training, 2) The Four Noble Truths, and 3. 5 principles of   a Gradual Instruction. The roles of community radio towards Dhamma propagation are:  1) The role in propagation, 2) The role in providing information, 3) The role in propagating information to the target group, 4) The role in sorting qualifications of program runners in Dhamma propagation, and 5) The Dhamma principles used in propagation.