THE APPLICATION OF BUDDHIST ETHICS ON THE FIVE PRECEPTS IN THE YOUTH MORAL AND ETHIC DEVELOPMENT IN DIGITAL SOCIETY

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the concept of developing morality and ethics of youth in a digital society; 2) study Buddhist ethics on the principles of the Five Precepts; 3) apply Buddhist ethics on the principles of the Five Precepts to develop morality and ethics of youth in a digital society. This is a qualitative research using documentary research methods under the analytic, appreciative, and applicative approach to lead to the application of knowledge in philosophy and Buddhism. The research results found that 1) the development of morality and ethics of youth must be developed in all 3 ways simultaneously: mental, intellectual and behavioral, in order for individuals to become complete human beings, have kindness, do not abandon each other, have public-mindedness and responsibility for the community, be diligent, patient, tolerant, self-reliant, not indulge in vices, have a right livelihood, have sufficiency, and respect the dignity and value of everyone as a human being. 2) The principles of the Five Precepts are the basic principles of humanity that create peace in human society, making people complete human beings. And the dharma that goes together is the Five Dhammas. Both the Five Precepts and the Five Dhammas are basic ethics because they are the initial practices. Similarly, a well-laid foundation can support the weight of a multi-storey building. 3) Developing morality and ethics for youth in a digital society. Seeing that problems arise from human desires and greed. If human desires and greed can be reduced, problems will be reduced or eliminated. Adapting to changes in the world in a timely manner, having awareness and not being obsessed with nonsense, leads to the benefit of improving the quality of life and enabling people to live happily in society.