DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE ACCORDING TO BUDDHIST CHARACTERISTICS

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study the development of quality of life according to Buddhist Characteristics. The study was found that Buddhism is a religion with the Buddha as the teacher and Dhamma taught by the Master as an important doctrine. According to Buddhism, to experience happiness in life or to lead a good quality life can be done by practicing Dharma. The ultimate goal of Buddhist Dhamma practice is finding a way to make life happy which is very important. Therefore, Dhamma practicing is broadened and can be applied to benefit life. Observing the Five Precepts is an outward practice which means applying the five practices to benefit one’s life and to cultivate one’s meritorious behavior by controlling physical acts and speech properly. This yields three results: social order, a happy life, and spiritual happiness.  In Buddhism, performing good deeds is called “Boon” which is the name of happiness. Buddhist laity devotes themselves for the benefits of the religion and perform religious activities. They are one of the Four Buddhist Assemblies who help preserve Buddhism and maintain culture.