“Chusak” throws the Sangha to self-supervise in the case of the “V. Vajiramedhi” clip.

Chusak" throws the responsibility to the Sangha Council for self-supervision in the case of the "V. Vajiramedhi" clip, stating that it is not yet a lay activity, unless there is a complaint, confirming that the Office of Buddhism has been instructed to follow up on this matter. Mr. Chusak Sirinil, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, supervising the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), spoke about the case of a clip of Phra Methee Wachirodom (V. Wachiramethi) giving a sermon, criticizing people who did not attend the 'The Icon Group' seminar, saying that such a matter is a matter of monks. As a layperson, he has no authority to investigate Phra Methee Wachirodom or V. Wachiramethi. If he thinks that it is wrong, it is the responsibility of the Sangha organization to supervise. Mr. Chusak also emphasized that he cannot criticize the audio clip because it is a matter of monastic discipline, which is the responsibility of the Sangha Council to consider. He asked not to interfere, unless there is a complaint to the National Office of Buddhism. As for the case of The Icon Group, which has spread to the Sangha, what instructions will the National Office of Buddhism need to be given? Mr. Chusak said that he has already informed the Office of Buddhism. If there are any related matters, they should consider and send a report back to him. However, for now, it will be up to the Sangha to consider among themselves. Lay people cannot make a decision yet, except if there is a complaint. He has instructed the National Office of Buddhism to follow up on this matter and consider it carefully and thoroughly. If there are any problems, they can contact him. The audio clip that appeared is an actual event. As for whether or not any action will be taken, Mr. Chusak denied that he could not make a decision or make any judgment because he was not involved. Therefore, it will have to be considered by the relevant persons. The case is a matter for the police to handle, and the government will take care of matters related to the Sangha as a whole. He emphasized that this matter is a matter for the Sangha to supervise and take care of themselves. As for whether it violates religious principles or not, Mr. Chusak reiterated that he could not decide whether it was wrong or not because it was a matter for the Sangha to handle by themselves. He admitted that the world had changed a lot. In the past, monks only preached, but in the past, there were often expressions of opinions, which was a matter for monks. He admitted that there were organizations overseeing these matters, so the organizations had to consider them further. When asked if he was concerned that the incident would affect the faith of Buddhists, Mr. Chusak thought that it was a matter of public judgment because in the past, there were many monks who expressed their opinions on various matters. When the time came, society would judge by itself. However, at this stage, it would be better not to rush to judge and let the relevant organizations take action. Source: Tha i News Agency