The Educational Process for Human Development in the New Era Based on the Threefold Training (Tri-sikkhā)

Abstract

This academic article aims to examine the educational process for human development in the new era based on the Threefold Training (sīla, samādhi, paññā). The study reveals that education in the new era does not solely focus on academic knowledge or professional skills, but also emphasizes holistic human development, particularly in morality, mental cultivation, and wisdom. The Threefold Training in Buddhism—morality (sīla), concentration (samādhi), and wisdom (paññā)—serves as a fundamental framework for complete human development. An educational process grounded in the Threefold Training enables learners to cultivate discipline and responsibility (sīla), develop concentration and self-regulation (samādhi), and enhance wisdom for rational thinking and meaningful living (paññā). When applied to contemporary education, this process not only responds to rapid social and technological changes but also fosters balanced human growth in body, speech, and mind, thereby providing a foundation for peaceful coexistence in modern society.