In this study efforts are done to communicate research problem clearly, with one of the sentences indicating the goal of the study._ Rationale statement reveals whether one was doing pure research or applied form._ The researcher shows how important this study is and a worthwhile undertaking._ Under significance of study, the researcher indicated major ways the research would impact other in parts or in whole._ For example, it was important to effectively use of research to improve public policy, enhance public services and contribute to quality of debate on how Buddhism has over decades spread to Africa._ However, this study goes forward to seek and reach consensus on the development of Buddhism in Africa. Theories in this study are formulated to explain, predict and understand phenomena._ There were three key constructs investigated and made operational by the author, which included –‘reason,_’ ‘strategies’ and ‘response.’_
In this book the study of Buddhism in Africa greatly envisages how it was organised, because it was on such a basis that quality performance and future relevance were either determined or guaranteed. Organisation development consisted of the following principles: an effort – 1) Planned, 2) organisation-wide, and 3) Managed from the top, to 4) increase organisation effectiveness and health, through 5) Planned interventions in organisation processes –using behavioural science knowledge._
The chapters of this thesis ranged from one to five. In this chapter one, the researcher presents the topic, background, research motivation, research measurement and justification. These sub sectors of the book provide direction of the study that all other chapters reflected on. In chapter two, researcher explores and identifies literature related to the study and indicated how they implied to it. Chapter three highlights and discusses the systematic procedures of finding answers to the study questions as a requirement in any scientific study. Chapter four shows the findings of the study, which are outcomes of vigorous research processes, with respect to the study questions. And chapter five discusses the findings of the study, with arguments for and against with support of relevant literature. It also contained sections indicating corresponding conclusions and recommendations of the study. Ways to master challenges of propagating Buddhism for the future and progressive development of Buddhism on the continent are elaborately explained. The study aims at making contributions to Africa’s moral consciousness through crossdisciplinary approaches strengthening orientation towards social progress and appropriate utilization of resources and increase access to development opportunities. And as a moral guide, it suppors efforts to promotion of efficient operations and service delivery._ The concluding sections elaborates the researcher’s major findings and proposals for the future. The study is an outcome of the experiences and tangible efforts by unsung personalities to advance Buddhism and related practices in Africa, including the commendable responsibilities and contributions of resident and visiting religious_Buddhist missionary leaders and lay Buddhists in Africa.
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