A Buddhist Self-Control Approach to Reduce Gambling

Abstract

             Gambling is a normal activity that is played a lot both legally and illegally. It is a social stimulus that drives changes in brain biology and cognitive psychology. affects the behavior of players in sociology Gambling creates fun from losing and winning results. Many people become addicted to gambling because they cannot control their perceptions. There are many ways to control emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Buddhist knowledge when applied will be another way to help people reduce gambling problems in their lives, namely: 1) Helps control internal and external behavior, namely emotions, thoughts, feelings and expressions. To be conscious with the principle of heedlessness, 2) to help control the senses involved in gambling activities, having eyes, ears, body and mind with the principle of organic consciousness, and 3) to help control thoughts. To be aware of gambling activities in various dimensions with the Yonisomanasikara Principle. With these 3 principles, a person can behave according to the power of mindfulness. To control oneself physically, verbally and mentally in choosing or not choosing to involve gambling activities. Both the real world and the online world.