AN APPLICATION OF GUIDELINES BUDDHIST PRINCIPLE FOR SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF ABORTION IN THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

This thesis titled as follows: 1) To study principles in Buddhism related to abortion 2) To study the state of abortion problems in Thai society today 3) To apply Buddhist principles in proposing solutions to abortion problems in Thai society This research is a qualitative research. The research findings were as the followings: The results showed that The cause of abortion has three components: 1) relating to women who are pregnant themselves 2) relating to men especially those who are the head of the household must make decisions and agree upon them in the family; and 3) It is related to the society as a whole or the pressure, abnormality or complication of early pregnancy. which caused the pregnancy to end unintentionally. Guidelines for solving abortion problems in Thai society There are components as follows. 1) Use the family institution as an immunity The family is the main institution of society. Parents need to be open and create a good atmosphere Let the family be warm Should educate and build immunity for youth to keep up with the modern world. 2) Cultivate moral values ​​and ethics. By training their children to be in the same direction seriously should create good values ​​for society, such as self-love respect for the rights of others and should not impose liberal abortion laws at all But the law should be strengthened on the path of virtue. 3) Society must work together to solve problems. Thailand is a Buddhist country. Killing or destroying living beings is a sin. 4) Make laws and impose maximum penalties. Penalties for men who induce pregnancy should also be increased. safe abortion within the scope of the law It should be an option for pregnant women who are not ready. and after termination of pregnancy There should be counseling services and family planning. The Buddhist principles are the four brahma viharas consisting of Metta, Karuna, Mudita and Upekkha Brahmavihara, which are related to the issue of abortion. including the first two is kindness to kindness Mercy is the desire for others to be happy. and kindness is wishing others to be free from suffering.