DUTY OF CITIZENS ACCORDING TO BUDDHISM

Abstract

This article aims to present the duty of citizens according to Buddhism. The study is for the practice of a happy living in society through consciousness of the duty of citizen according to Buddhism. A good practice towards the surrounding people will not lead to social problems. In addition, understanding Dhamma principle and practicing Dhamma according to Buddhism, all the citizens will be quality people. Buddhism is the religion that most of the Thai citizens believe. This can be understood that most of the Thai ways of life have applied the Buddhist teachings as a spiritual anchor in living their daily life in society.  However, all our lives have to meet the people in 6 directions. It is, thus, not strange that Thai citizens apply the 6 directions in their living and practice in accordance with the 6 directions. It is, thus, the duty of the citizens to practice the 6 directions of Buddhism for peace and happiness in society.