Basic Principles of Self Development

Abstract

          This review is a review of the book. “Basic Principles of Self-Development” which is a book compiled from the sermons of Somdej Phra Buddhakosajarn (P.A. Payutto). The structure of the book is divided into 4 chapters. It is a book that is very interesting to read for those who are interested. in self-development. Because in addition to receiving academic knowledge can also be put into practice to be concrete, In order to develop oneself, the self-practitioner must have an understanding of the principles of self-development and must also understand the process of self-development. Which consists of the following principles: Principle 1, self-training, which includes 1) Sangvara, which means being careful or blocking outside things from harming oneself; 2) Sañyama, control. That is, to be established in precepts. 3) Dhama is training, which is knowing how to control one's own mind. Principle 2, Education: Creating student character is the consciousness of self-improvement, which includes 1) knowing the intention to use 2) being able to understand the essence or important points of things that will be used. principle 3, meditation is 1) having a developed body, 2) having developed morality, 3) having a developed mind, and 4) having developed wisdom. If you can develop all 4 of these aspects, then it will be complete self-development.