A Study of the Good Quality of Life Development in Buddhist Perspective

Abstract

The thematic paper entitled ‘A Study of the Good Quality of Life Development in Buddhist Perspective’ consists of two objectives as (1) to study the concept of quality of life development in Buddhism and (2) to study the principles of Buddhism for the development of good quality of life according to Buddhism. This research uses documentary research methodology. The summary is as follows;

The development of the quality of life according to Buddhism is the concept of the development of the quality of life in Buddhism. It is the process of developing the quality of life through the Threefold Learning (Sikkhà): (1) the development training in higher morality (Adhisãla-sikkhà). (2) the development of the mind training in higher mentality (Adhicitta-sikkhà) and (3) the development training in higher wisdom (Adhipannà-sikkhà).

The development of good quality of life through four developments (Bhàvanà): (1) The development of quality of life by the physical development (Kàya-bhàvanà). (2) The development of quality of life through the moral development Sãlabhàvanà. (3)The development of quality of life through cultivation of the heart; emotional development (Citta-bhàvanà) and (4) The development of the quality of life through the cultivation of wisdom (Pannà-bhàvanà).

In addition, the quality of life is improved by the four virtues wheeling one to prosperity (Cakka): (1)The development of quality of life through living in a suitable region (Pañiråpadesavàsa). (2) The development of quality of life association with good people (Sappurisåpassaya). (3) The development of quality of life setting oneself in the right course (Attasammàpaõidhi) and (4) The development of quality of life having formerly done meritorious deeds (Pubbekatapunnatà). The development of quality of life through the 3 main benefits: (1)The development of quality of life by benefits obtainable here and now (Diññhadhammikattha). (2) The development of quality of life with the good to be won in the life to come (Samparàyikattha) and (3) The development of quality of life with the highest good (Paramattha).