AN ANALYSIS OF BUDDHIST ETHICS IN HOUSEHOLDING LIFE

Abstract

This academic article presents To Buddhist Ethics in Householding Life results were as follows: Buddhist ethics is the principle of conduct for a happy coexistence in society at all levels and the Gharāvāsadhamma is a principle that has been applied in holding the house with happiness, consisting of was at the highest level, followed by honesty (Sacca), taming (Dama), patience (Khanti) and generosity (Cāga). The problems of householding in Thai society that affects family divisions are caused by: 1) economic problems; 2) behavioral and social problems; 3) emotional and psychological problems; 4) domestic violence problems. The principles of Buddhist ethics that are used to analyze the problems of householding in Thai society are as follows: 1) Economic problems, arisen from income inconsistent with expenditures leading to family quarrels; Sacca should be applied to balance income and expenditures; 2) behavioral and social problems, resulted from disrespect, abusive speech, rude and unfaithfulness, Khanti should be used to restrain the mind; 3) emotional and psychological problems arisen from a spouse who do not have emotional maturity, such as self-willed, unreasonable, jealous, easily angry, Dama should be used to restrain and give up bad feelings; 4) the problems of domestic violence arisen from emotional pressures that lead to physical and property harm and family violence leading to divorce in the end, all principles should be applied to create happiness in householding.