A Contemporary Synthesis of Theravāda Buddhist Ethics
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Contemporary, Synthesis, Theravāda, Buddhist Ethicsบทคัดย่อ
This study aims to synthesize core principles of Theravāda Buddhist ethics with contemporary ethical challenges in modern society. The research addresses the problem of ethical fragmentation in contemporary life, where rapid technological, economic, and social changes often outpace traditional moral frameworks. The objectives of the study are: (1) to analyze foundational ethical principles in Theravāda Buddhism, particularly sīla (moral conduct), paññā (wisdom), and karuṇā (compassion); (2) to examine how these principles can be reinterpreted and applied to contemporary social contexts; and (3) to propose an integrative ethical framework that bridges classical Buddhist teachings and modern ethical discourse. This research adopts a qualitative research design, employing documentary research and textual analysis of primary sources from the Pāli Canon and secondary academic literature. The study population consists of canonical texts and selected contemporary scholarly works, with purposive sampling used to select key texts relevant to Buddhist ethics. Research tools include content analysis matrices and thematic coding techniques. Data were analyzed using interpretive and comparative analysis. The findings reveal that Theravāda Buddhist ethics offer a coherent and flexible moral system grounded in intentionality (cetanā), non-harm (ahiṃsā), and interdependence (paṭiccasamuppāda). When contextualized for contemporary society, these principles can effectively inform ethical decision-making in areas such as social responsibility, environmental ethics, and personal development. The study concludes that a contemporary synthesis of Theravāda Buddhist ethics provides both theoretical depth and practical relevance, contributing to sustainable ethical development in modern societies.
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