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                                           Abstract                                          

There are three objectives of this dissertation as the followings: 1) to study the structure and the content of Bhaddekarata Sutta 2) to study the state of mind in Therarada Buddhist scriptures. 3) to analyze on the mental development based on the principles of Bhaddekarata Sutta. This research began with the study of structure and content of Bhaddekarata Sutta, and then continued with the study of mental state. The results of the study were used for analyzing of mental state which was developed by practicing in accordance with the principles used in the Sutta. This research used qualitative method (Documentary research). The main principles in Bhaddekarata Sutta are suitable for mental development. If they are used for developing mind and soul to the highest level, it can lead to the attainment of Nibbana. The principles of this Sutta focus on the present, do not think of the past neither good nor bad, do not worry about the future which has not happened yet. It is also about perseverance, living without negligence, and mindfulness of death. Practice either calm meditation or vipassana meditation all the time, do not waste the valuable time.

The results of the research found that, there are many examples showing that a lot of Buddhist followers could reach the state of Nirvana by using the principles in Bhaddekarata Sutta, i.e. focusing on the present, perseverance, living without negligence, and mindfulness of death. Therefore, the principles in Bhaddekarata Sutta can be used effectively and efficiently for mind development. Keep on practicing by using these principles, Nirvana can be reached.