The Integration of Mangalatthadipani into the Ethical Competency Development of the Youth in the Digital Society

Abstract

             This research aims to 1) study the concept of developing youth competencies in morality and ethics in the digital society; 2) study Mangalatthadipani regarding the development of moral and ethical competencies; 3) integrating Mangalatthadipani for the development of youth competencies in morality and ethics in the digital society; and 4) create new knowledge and a model for integrating Mangalatthadipani for the development of youth competencies in morality and ethics in the digital society. This research was a qualitative one based on documentary research upon the analytic, appreciative and applicative approaches so as to lead to the creativity of new body of knowledge in philosophy and Buddhism.
             The results of research were found as follows:
             The developing youth competencies in the digital society should be developed in physical, mental, and intellectual aspects to enable youth to be good and ethical people. The Mangalatthadipani is a distinguished text of Buddhism. In 2060 B.E., this text was written by Ven. Phra Sirimangalathera in the Thai Lanna period. It explains the meaning of the Mangala Sutta in the Tripitaka, consisting of 38 auspicious principles. This research applied four principles: 1) Associating with wise people, aiming to develop competency in making friends; 2) Giving or sharing, aiming to develop competency in volunteerism; 3) Respect, aiming to develop competency in respect; and                                  4) Discussing Dhamma at appropriate times, aiming to develop competency in balance of mind and intellect. Integrating Mangalatthadipani to develop youth competency in these four areas develops balanced behavior, mind, and intellect. This will result in youth having good friends, good hearts, good manners, and good knowledge. They will be good citizen of society able to live happily in the society. As for the creativity of new body of knowledge on this research is G-FHMK Model.