The Practical Theravada Buddhism to Develop for Living Together

Abstract

This article aims to study The Practical Theravada Buddhism to Develop for Living Together by studying books and academic documents. The results of the study found that the principles of coexistence use the Tri-Sikkha principle, which is a method of self-training, as a framework for creating learning in life that does not harm, does not cause suffering to others, or causes damage to society. A life that is constructive, creates benefits that support the development of one's own life, does not cause one's life to decline, does not destroy the value of being human, or deteriorates from the goodness of one's own state. Understanding the context of social diversity and the form of being a monk may require understanding this diversity in order to consider the reality that can and cannot be practiced in each area. In addition, rituals that show the relationship between family and community come from rituals that are guidelines for mutual assistance. Repaying gratitude to parents is a perspective of people from different generations to consider the need to repay gratitude. Looking from the meaning of making merit, which is the root that the elders have used religious activities such as giving alms, practicing Dhamma, ordaining, etc. to represent benefits and occur in a relationship in terms of respect for each other.