This thesis is of three objectives: - 1) to study of association with friends in Theravada Buddhism, 2) to study of association with friends in Hinduism, and 3) to comparative study of association with friends in Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism.
The result of study is found that,
Mitta (Friend) in Theravada Buddhism and Hinduism is the same significance; it is true and false friends, the true friends or true-hearted friends who should be associated with. The false friends should not, because it leads to destruction or ruin the both individual and others. The significances of friend (Mitta) in Theravada Buddhism are there two aims of association with friends such association with friends for mundane (Lokiya) which means general friends, and association with friends for supermundane (Lokuttara) to achieve to the ultimate goal that is Nibbana. Then, the aim of association with friends in Hinduism is to enter being friend with Brahama or God to search one who direct the way of liberation (Mokhsa).
Self-training to be a good friend, in aspect of Buddhism thinks that :- 1) one should be good friend to others, 2) endearing or beloved one of others, and 3) be good friends. Hinduism emphasizes people develop themselves into three sides :- 1) by body, 2) by speech, and by mind.
The principles to support of association with friends in both Buddhism and Hinduism are same; it can be divided into two points, namely, 1) the general principles, and 2) the principle of human relations.
The application of principles of association with friends into society, the researcher has presented the six ways of application, (1) generosity, (2) trust, (3) to put yourself in someone else’s shoes or empathy, (4) sympathy, (5) respect, and (6) cheerfulness. These are the aspects of both Buddhism and Hinduism which be applied into society absolutely and clearly.
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