Causes and Effects of Household Problems in the Present Era

Abstract

            This article aims to study Living in a house according to the Noble Truths is living a life together under the principles of Dharma discovered by the Lord Buddha in order to create happiness and peace in family life and reduce suffering from daily life. The Four Noble Truths that can be applied are: Dukkha (suffering), Samudaya (cause of suffering), Nirodha (cessation of suffering), and Magga (path to the cessation of suffering). The study found that the application of the Four Noble Truths in household life 1. Dukkha is accepting that married life has both happiness and suffering. You should not get lost in the pursuit of only happiness. You should have a strong mind to face suffering. 2. Samudaya is identifying the causes of suffering in married life, such as selfishness, lack of understanding, impatience, and lack of compassion. 3. Nirodha is setting goals to end suffering in married life, such as training yourself to be mindful, wise, compassionate, patient, deeply understanding each other, and open communication. 4. Magga is applying the Eightfold Path in married life, such as Samma-diṭṭhi (right thinking), Samma-sankappa (right thought). (Right intention), Right speech (Right speech), Right action (Right action), Right livelihood (Right occupation), Right effort (Right effort), Right mindfulness (Right mindfulness), Right concentration (Right effort). Applying the principles of the Noble Truths and the Dhamma of the Lay People in married life will help couples live happier and more peacefully, reduce conflicts and problems, and make the family stable and strong.