AN ANALYSIS STUDY OF MISCONDUCT IN BUDDHISM

Abstract

     The objectives of this research article were: 1) to study the rooted reason of misconduct in Buddhism and 2) to do an analytical study on the principle to end the issue of misconduct in Buddhism. This research was conducted based on Documentary Research Methodology, acquiring data from the Tipitaka, Pali Commentary, academic paper, and related document concluding with descriptive analysis.

      The result of the study found that: The three unwholesome roots (Akusalamula) was the man cause of misconduct. The three unwholesome roots were greed (Lobha), hatred (Dosa), and delusion (Moha). Ducarita or misconduct could be done through three ways: Kaya-ducarita, misconduct accomplished through bodily actions; Vaci-ducarita, misconduct completed by verbal actions; and Mano-ducarita, evil conduct formed through the thought.

     The solution for this problematic issue was to implement the teaching of the Buddha and the Buddhist activities. However, virtues that protect the world, Hiri or moral sham and Ottappa or moral dread, were very important principle to solve this problem. Mindfulness (Sati) and clear comprehension (Sampajañña) were also important because those who was mindful would know and understand 8 worldly vicissitudes (Loka-dhamma). Contentment was to be happy with what one have also the path to prevent the thinking to take other property. Being patient with obstacle could eliminate defilement. Association with a good man could lead to be a good one and good conduct as well.