BUILDING RELATIOMSHIPS BETWEEN PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THE BRAHMAVIHARA PRINCIPLES 4

Abstract

Relationship is the basis for living together in society. Because in order for humans to live together, they must have relationship with one another. To make the relationship between people stronger, The Buddha-dhamma principle that can make relationships between people more sustainable and create relationships that have not yet occurred is the Brahmavihara principle, consisting of 1. Metta, loving kindness, compassion and love for one another. Whether it an acquaintance, a friend, or a deep level. 2. Karuna, wishing others to be free from suffering, that is, to be a friend, a friend in death. 3. Mutita, congratulating friends when they are doing well. 4. Ubekkha, equanimity, to be calm and not be indifferent when a friend we can only help, accepting the bad karma that ones have done in the past. It should be used as a guideline for behavior in order to make the relationship more sustainable. Because the principle of Brahmavihara has comprehensive content, both physically, verbally and mentally, that leads to a lasting relationship.