A STUDY OF THE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT BASED ON THE THREE CHARACTERISTICS

Abstract

     The objectives of this research article were: 1) to study the doctrines of the Three Characteristics (Ti-Lakkhana) and the problem of mental health in present Thai society, and 2) to study the implement of the doctrines of Three Characteristic in encounter with the problem of mental health in present Thai society. This research was conducted based on Documentary Research Methodology and concluded with analysis approach.

     The result of the study found that: The Three Characteristic or Ti-Lakkhana was the teaching on the law of the universe namely: 1) Anicca: the impermanence, 2) Dukkhata: suffering or the un satisfactoriness, and 3) Anatta: non self or non substance. It guided one to be generated and kind to other fellows as everyone felt into this law. Now, the problem of the mental health was gradually increased in Thai society and the main causes actually emerged from attachment (Upadana), greedy (Lobha), hungry for power and concern on self benefit.

     Undoubtedly, the implement of the doctrines of the Ti-Lakkhana in promoting the problem of mental health in present Thai society was very necessary. As this Buddhist principle intended the people to understand and realize the truth of the universe, guiding one not to be careless in lives, be aware of the situation and ready to face with it, and to live peacefully together with culturing the mind. Subsequently, the wisdom will arise and there would be no problem in earning living, good mental health, peaceful and harmonious society could be expected for. Hence, the implementing of the doctrines of the Ti-Lakkhana in promoting the mental health problem of Thai people should be widely promoted.