THE APPLICATION OF BUDDHIST ETHICS IN DEVELOPING PUBLIC MIND OF YOUTH IN DIGITAL SOCIETY

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) study the problem of developing public mind of youth in a digital society 2) study Buddhist ethics in developing public mind of youth 3) apply Buddhist ethics in developing public mind of youth in digital society. This research was a qualitative research focus on document study. The presentation was by the analytical description. The results of the research were found as follows: Problems in the development of youth's public mind in a digital society. It is caused by many factors, summarized into 4 issues: 1) problems with giving alms, 2) problems with using kind words, 3) problems with performing benefits, and 4) problems with consistent conduct. Buddhist ethics focuses on Sanghahavatthu IV, which are principles for anchoring the minds of individuals in society to create harmony, consisting of dāna, piyavācā, atthacariya, and samānattā. The application of Buddhist ethics in developing the public mind of youth in a digital society. It is applied to develop the public mind of youth in 4 areas: 1) giving alms, 2) using kind words, 3) performing benefits, and 4) consistent conduct. By using it as a tool to solve problems in developing the public mind of youth in the digital society in order to create a happy society.