The Metaphysical Analysis in the Writings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu

Abstract

         This research article has the following objectives: 1) to study the history and writings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu; 2) to study the metaphysical principles in the writings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu; and 3) to analyze the metaphysical  in the writings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. This is a qualitative research by studying the writings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, the Tripitaka, commentaries, books, documents, and related research, and presenting the research results using a descriptive analysis method.

The research results found that: The history and writings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu, formerly known as Ngeum Phanit or Phra Ngeum Inthapanyo, studied the Tripitaka by himself before presenting it to the public. He tried to link the understanding of each section of the Tripitaka and apply it to his current life, as in his writings such as “I-Myself” and “Idappaccayata” etc.. The philosophical principles in the writings of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu are as follows: 1) The writing “Touku-Khongku” points out what is called "I-Myself" to see the cause of its arising and its opposite, the self. 2) The writing on Idapaccayata, which is the beginning of Brahmacariya, is essential for the attainment of the path and fruition in Buddhism. 3) The writing on liberation, which is to receive the correct result, must receive the result as liberation only. 4The writing on Sunyataparidassana, the truth that the emptiness of wisdom has nothing that should be called self. The philosophical analysis of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's writings are as follows: 1) The analysis of "Touku-Khongku" in philosophical terms is the clinging to the belief that "I-Myself", but in reality there is none. 2) The analysis of "Idapaccayata" in philosophical terms is the natural law that has a reciprocal relationship. 3) The analysis of "liberation" in philosophical terms has 2 levels: (1) the beginning level, and (2) the high level. 4) The analysis of "Sunyataparidassana" in philosophical terms is the concept that explains that True life has nothing that belongs to us.