An Analytical Study of Right Livelihood Values

Abstract

This article aims to study the value of right livelihood in living life. The results of the study found that: The Right Livelihood is an important doctrine appearing in the Buddhist scripture used in the human development, oneself and work improvement. The Right Livelihood is the criterion of perfect living as its importance. The Buddha so taught all human beings to follow the principle to liberate themselves from suffering or to attain nirvana. The values of the Right Livelihood can be divided into 3 aspects: 1) personal value, 2) family value, 3) social value. All aspects lead to the balance of people, organization and society. When one comprehends this value, one will live rightly as it is composed of the principles of precepts, mindfulness and wisdom as the rules of living.