Study the Buddhist Method of Propagating Doctrines to Low Caste People in the Tripitaka

Abstract

This research article aims to: 1) Study the Buddhist methods of disseminating the teachings in the Tripitaka, 2) Study the Buddhist methods of disseminating teachings to lower castes in the Tripitaka, and 3) Study and analyze the Buddhist methods of disseminating teachings to lower castes in the Tripitaka, including their roles, impacts, and ways to apply them in contemporary society. It is a qualitative research study based on information from the Tripitaka scriptures, commentaries, sub-commentaries, and other related contemporary scriptures, along with unstructured interviews that are compiled and described narratively. The findings are presented to experts for verification and correction based on their recommendations, using an analytical study process to lead to integration and creation of new knowledge.

The research findings are: 1) The Buddhist methods of disseminating teachings in the Tripitaka encompass the Buddha’s teachings on rules, principles, and philosophical analysis, showing various dissemination methods that reflect the roles of the Buddha and his disciples in teaching. The key points are: (1) Sandassana: explaining the content of the Dhamma clearly, straightforwardly, and understandably; (2) Samadapana: persuading listeners to truly believe and wish to practice what they have heard; (3) Samuttejana: encouraging listeners to be brave, confident, and motivated to practice the Dhamma; and (4) Sampahamsana: teaching Dhamma in an enjoyable and interesting way that makes listeners feel cheerful and lively. 2) The Buddhist methods of disseminating teachings to lower castes in the Tripitaka show the effective dissemination of the Buddha’s teachings to lower castes, especially by accepting lower caste individuals into the monastic order, presenting a path to spiritual liberation that transcends the limitations of the caste system. 3) The analysis of the Buddhist methods of disseminating teachings to lower castes in the Tripitaka includes the roles, impacts, and ways to apply them in contemporary society. It is an analysis of the methods of disseminating teachings to lower castes by delving into the Tripitaka, which is a trusted scripture of Theravada Buddhism, synthesizing teachings with implied meanings that reach lower castes. The key principles involve the context and overall picture of the Tripitaka, Buddhist attitudes towards caste, the dissemination of teachings to lower castes, roles and impacts, and application in contemporary society.