Abstract

             This thesis entitled ‘An Application of the Four Noble Truths in Solving Gambling Problems of Thai Yourths’ has objectives: 1) to study the problem of Thai Youths’ gambling, 2) to study Four Noble Truths and problem-solving, and 3) to apply Four Noble Truths in solving Thai youths’ gambling problem. The research was mainly focused on studying documents and Buddhist teachings based on four Noble Truths in order to pave the way in applying four Noble Truths while trying to solve gambling’s problem.

             The research findings were as follows: The causes led Thai youths addicted gambling are: 1) It is caused by the online Internet and social media which is easily accessed by services. 2) It is caused by friends ‘suggestion and most of youths want to try play for the sake of gaining money or they are prone to become materialist
3) It is caused by family problems wherein they sarcastically behave towards their parents and then ran away from home searching for money through gambling.

             In this research, in order to solve the problem, it studied Four Noble Truths; Dukkha is defined as the condition of the problem meaning physical discomfort to difficult conditions, Samudaya refers to the abandonment of the causes of suffering, Nirodha is the cessation of suffering. Here the exact goal must be determined, Magga is to formulate a detailed and practical approach to get rid of the problem.

             In applying Four Noble Truths for solving Thai youths’ gambling problem, parents should take care of their children closely and act as good examples for their children by instructing Four Noble Truths to them so that they can be made aware of whatever problem taking place in the family. In doing this, they should be convinced to participate in problem-solving. This can be done by teaching them to have a critical thinking on what is good, what is bad. Teachers in the school are also needed in providing and helping students to prevent and to solve those problems. They should be guided to follow four Noble Truths through special sets of guideline.

In addition, monks and moral teachers in the school can also help and guide Thai youths to follow four Noble Truths. By virtue of the mentioned application processes, Thai youths’ gambling problem can be gradually solved. 

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