Way of living of the elderly according to Buddhist principles

Abstract

This research has three objectives to study “Way of living of the elderly according to Buddhist principles”, the findings of the study were as follows the population of the elderly is increasing significantly. The condition of Thai society and foreign society around the world does not give priority to the elderly and there is a lot of elderly who are abandoned. The current social changing make the way of living of the elderly changes according to their livelihood as it is causing physical, psychological and health problems. Most of elderly people have quite a lot of problems due to many factors therefore it is needed to have a guideline to develop the elderly to be able to live in the society appropriately. Thing that should be considered is the health of the elderly and helps them to be happy is their family. In addition, Buddhism teaches people to know the nature of life which is knowing oneself as one must consider oneself with the teachings of the Buddha called Dhamma and using the principles called Thithithamakattha as a way of life. The elderly people should maintain themselves in this Buddhist principles that is appropriated for themselves and living according to the threefold principles. following the principles to promote and solve the problems of elderly life and create tranquility in order to end the physical, mental and health suffering and causing happiness and being able to live with others normally.