The Problem of Exploitaton from the Temple

Abstract

This article aims to study the problems of temple exploitation using qualitative research methods by studying religious scriptures, documentation, and research work. The study finds that the problems of exploitation of the temple are big problems and have been going on for a long time The solution is yet to be developed. There is also periodic derogatory news from the actions of the monks themselves and the laity who profit from this exploitation. By studying three issues:(1) the screening of people entering the religion; (2) the punishment of those who destroy the religion; and (3) the efficiency of the Sangha administration. Therefore, this study would like to evaluate and find a solution. Nowadays, social media spreads quickly. There has been news that monks had violated the discipline, a group of crooked people seeking benefits from the temple. causing bad news to appear, discrediting the religion, and causing believers to lose faith. This study recommends that these issues should be fixed as soon as possible. Stricter rules should be instituted and harsher penalties be established for violations of these rules.