THE COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF SANTOSA

Abstract

This academic article aims to study the development of community economy based on the principle of contentment. It was found that contentment means being happy and content with what one has or is, being satisfied with the four factors as they are, knowing when to be satisfied, and knowing when to be content. Community economy means the implementation of various economic activities. Both in agriculture, industry, services, including production, consumption and distribution of products, by allowing people in the community to participate in solving the basic economic problems of that community. Application of Santosa for community economic development. The Buddha emphasized that monks strive for the four factors in an appropriate manner, with limits.. The Buddha did not reject the search. But seek it appropriately. Do not strive after lust and do not spend lavishly. He said: If a disciple lives and uses these four factors correctly and appropriately, it will bring benefits to himself and others. The aim of Santosa, That is:- to reduce concerns about the 4 factors to a minimum. Then save your labor power, thought power and time to devote to Dhamma practice or creating other good deeds. Therefore, a person who is a loner is not a sloth or a person who does not want anything good.  But someone who is truly committed and dedicated to self-improvement.