An Analytical Study of the Role of Female Lay Buddhist in the Preservation of Buddhism

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are 1) to study the role of upasikas in the Tripitaka, 2) to study the role of upasikas in today's society, and 3) to analyze the role of upasikas in maintaining buddhism. The research method is the documentary research study, analysis, description, and presentation as a guideline for new knowledge. The research results found that 1) The role of upasika in the Tripitaka Consisting of patronizing 4 factors, building religious places. Spread the buddhadharma protect buddhism be firm in giving, precepts, and meditation. 2) The role of upasikas in today's society has 3 aspects: (1) Development in personal life including having refuge to access the Triple Gem, giving alms, keeping the precepts, developing wisdom, having compassion (2) Development in living life related to society, including Sangha Vatthu 4 (3) Development in living life related to buddhism, including upasaka. 5 Dharmas for 7 Prosperity 3) The role of upasikas in maintaining buddhism has 3 aspects: (1) in personal conduct, namely paying attention to the dhamma, giving alms, keeping the precepts and not abandoning listening to the true dhamma. Meditation practice being a person who has faith in the Triple Gem Listening to the dhamma without thinking about arguing or focusing on it is punishable by not seeking merit outside of buddhism. Making patronage in buddhism is the primary basis. (2) In terms of creating benefits for society, including the 4 principles of Sangha Vatthu and (3) in supporting Buddhism include giving alms, keeping the precepts, and practicing meditation. Among the four buddhists, the upasikas were the disciples of the buddha. has and plays an important role take on the burden of patronage and preserve religion. The Buddha praised them for equal status in terms of having the potential to attain the highest level of dhamma.