APPLICATION OF BUDDHIST PRINCIOLES IN MANAGING SOCIAL CONFLICTS

Abstract

This academic article discussed Buddha-dhamma principles in managing social conflict synthesizinf information from research work entitled “Role of local government organizations and conflict management in Nopphitam District: A case study of conflicts arising from the use of chemicals in agriculture”. by using the principles of Buddhism as a tool for refining and managing conflicts that occured in society by taking the Four Noble Truths into consideration in order to see the roots or roots of conflicts in society. In this case, Ddukkha, the cuase, according to the principles of the Three Characteristics, considering what was the causes of conflict that is Samudaya. Then, find a method for managing conflict, that is Makakh, leading to a method for managing conflict, Nirodha which is considered the final process in managing conflict by applying Buddha-dhamma principles that creates unity for living together in peace.