Abstract

This qualitative research has three objectice, namely, (1) to study the concept of Right view in Theravāda Buddhism. (2) to study doctrines related to the Right view in Theravāda Buddhism. (3) of analyze the teaching on Right view according to the perspective of Buddhist scholars.

The present thesis is an analytical study of the concept of Right view in Theravāda Buddhism. It begins with exploring the background of these terms which are found in the discourse. The main purpose for studying the term Sammā-diṭṭhi is to trace it back to discover what was said in the discourse and their development. What content is provided by the discourse and scholars. The observation proceeds by first selecting key Pāli term that involves the theory of knowledge, and then by isolating their meaning in the process of knowing.

Secondly, the thesis is concerned with the concept of Right view in Suttanta and Abhidhamma Pitaka. Furthermore, the studies of the research go on to examine Mundane Right View (lokiyasammā-diṭṭhi) and The Supramundane Right View (lokuttarasammā diṭṭhi). The mundane Right View provides an understanding of the moral law of cause and effect (kamma), the supra mundane Right View leading to the cultivation of the Noble Eightfold Path includes the correct understanding of the Four Noble Truths.

The last part of this thesis deals with the books written and composed by well-known Buddhist scholars, especially Ven. Ledi Sayadaw, Ven. Sri Dhamananda, Ven. P.A. Payutto, Ven. Buddhadasa, Ven. Ajahn Chah. Moreover, the researcher wants to analysis on the significance of Right view in Buddhist practice as well as in daily life application.

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