AN ANALYSIS OF ETHICAL TREATMENT OF EROTICISM

Abstract

This research article has 3 objectives as follows ; 1) to study the current state of treatment for eroticism of Thai people, 2) to study on the eroticism in Theravada Buddhism and ethical principles and 3) to analyze of treatment for eroticism based on ethical principles. This research was qualitative research which stresses a documentary research by studying the information from books, textbooks and academic documents on Buddhism and philosophy, presented the research results with an inductive analytical description. The results of research found that : 1) The current state of Thai people's treatment of sexual relations, there are various forms of both love and sexual relations, there is an open relationship, there is openly having sex popularity, there is a non-binding relationship. It can be seen that Thai people nowadays have open relationships and have sex without commitment. 2) Eroticism in Buddhism is considered affectionate emotions, nice cars, nice clothes, good music, etc. These emotions are not related to sexual feelings. As for the emotions that keep attracting the mind to love, fascinate, delight, Buddhism calls this kind of emotion called “Kamaguna” and Buddhism calls the addiction. Sensual pleasure is called “Kamasukha”, which Buddhism views on the happiness that arises from sensual pleasures. which is depraved (Methuna), which is evil, which is rude (Dutthullam), is the etiquette of a lowly or vile person (Vasaladhammam), etc. To such, because the monks view sex as something low and vile. 3)The treatment for eroticism based on ethical principles, it can be analyzed whether sexuality is one of the fundamental natures of human beings. And human beings are all born of nature, therefore human beings desire, want, love, and are satisfied with things around which creates happiness and pleasure for human beings. But human beings should not seek happiness alone. Human beings must have one intrinsic specialty: rationality in life, living and lifestyle In which human beings can consider deeply that happiness is still not the most valuable thing for human beings. The best thing is not physical happiness. But true happiness is enjoyment and peace of mind.