The Comparative Study of The Confession of an Offence in Theravada Buddhism and The Penance in Roman Catholic Christianity

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are: 1. To study the performance of offenses in Theravada Buddhism. 2. To study the precepts for absolving sins in Roman Catholicism. 3. To compare the performance of offenses in Theravada Buddhism with the performance of precepts. In this qualitative research, we collected data through engaging interviews and relevant research.   Research results found that: 1. Performing offenses in Theravada Buddhism When a monk transgresses in the discipline That monk is called "offense." There are 7 types of offences, divided into 2 types: 1) Parajik offence. It is a serious offense. that cannot express the offense 2) the offense of Sanghatises 3) the offense of Thullaccaya 4) the offense of pācittiya 5) the offense of Pāṭiṭesanīya 6) the offense of every rule 7) the offense of dubbāsit, all 6 of them, monks can correct by performing an offense for the sake of "self-purity" 2. Sacraments of forgiveness in Roman Catholicism When a righteous person is aware of the sin that he has committed and want to be reconciled with the monks and friends, brothers and sisters, there is sorrow and determination to make amends Start a new life in the grace of God for "self-purity" 3. To compare the performance of offenses in Theravada Buddhism with the sacrament of forgiveness of sins in Roman Catholicism. It was found that in both religions, the performance of offenses and the sacrament of forgiveness They have the same purpose, which is to make amends for their sins. "Self-purity" The difference between the two religions is the procedures and rituals.