Abstract

This thesis There are 3 objectives: 1) to study the principles of Samajīvidhamma found in Theravada Buddhism; 2) to study the situation and problems of the household in Thai society; 3) to study the application of the Samajīvidhamma principles in Thai society. It is a qualitative research. The collected information from the important scriptures of Theravada Buddhism, the Tipitaka, commentary and other related texts and researches was summarized, analyzed and compiled in description. It has been finally verified by the experts for check it accuracy.

The result of this research revealed that Samajīvidhammarefers to the teaching on consistent livelihood of or principle suite for family life of husband and wife who live together for happiness and success. There are four topics of Samajīvidhamma; balanced confidence, balanced morality, balanced charity, balanced wisdom. This principle was used as ethical code for those whoever live together such family which results the great benefits, peace and prosperity to living together.

The conditions and problems of family lifein Thai society was found thatthe current family life in Thai society is in uncertainty because many factors such as policy of government, social development etc. did not ensure the stability of family but the only prosperity in economic growth, government lack of clear and beneficial policy etc. These conditions have caused various problems; economic, mental health and insufficient basic needs etc. and then brought to other connected problem in family; conflicts, cause conflicts or quarrels, divorce and problems for children who are growing up in needy conditions and difficulties which are burden and obstacle for human development.

For an application the Samajīvidhamma for livelihood, husband and wife who wish to live together happily and stably need following the Samajīvidhamma; confidence, morality, charity and wisdom. Balanced confidence must be reasonable and supportive to have right decision and living. Balanced moral family prevents from unwholesome deeds and severe problems. Charity leads to share and forgiving by aiming at righteous benefits which build up generous behavior and voluntary mind. Wisdom is in needs for family as key better living. The wisdom is based on the right view and reason. These 4 Samajīvidhamma must be applied in practical life every day, every week, every month and year for great benefits for family certainty.

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