THE APPLICATION OF THREEFOLD TRAINING PRINCIPLE TO DEVELOP THAI FAMILY STABILITY IN A DIGTAL SOCIETY

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the concept of developing Thai family stability in a digital society; 2) study the Threefold Training principle that appears in Buddhist scriptures; and 3) apply the Threefold Training principle to develop Thai family stability in a digital society. This is a qualitative research using documentary research methods under the analytic, appreciative and applicative approach to lead to the creation of knowledge in philosophy and Buddhism. The research results found that 1) Thai families in the digital society are falling victim to the globalization trend, leading to a consumerist society. There is stress from the digital economy where everything requires spending and buying, and money is the indicator of society. Everyone has to strive to find it until there is no time to provide warmth to the family. And still find ways to solve problems with unethical methods. 2) The Threefold Training principle is thing that must be studied, learned, and practiced to occur firmly and strongly in oneself until it becomes a habit of oneself. Start with training and developing oneself starting with morality first. That is, a person must have morality, must observe morality first, and then can develop concentration firmly. Then develop wisdom so that enlightenment will occur in one's own mind. 3) Thai families can apply the Threefold Training principle according to Buddhism to overcome the problematic things and can be used to instill wisdom in family members to use digital technology with caution, mindfulness, not to be too indulgent, and to behave according to moral principles by using them to develop the quality of life. The Threefold Training principle consisting of morality, concentration, and wisdom can be applied to develop the stability of Thai families in the digital society.