Money Savings Principles in Theravada Buddhism

Abstract

This article aims to study the principles of money savings in Theravada Buddhism. This article employed the qualitative research methodology done by studying documents. It was found that socially money savings is considered that a person has moral standing. It is considered savings that are accepted by society. Moreover, a person is stingy because saving must be benefit for oneself and society together. In Buddhist view, it showed that money saving is a part of the consideration of money and spending. In this case, people have principles in saving money are the ones who treat their assets correctly and appropriately. More importantly, it is important to manage internal assets first to praise and create value for external assets.