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Buddhist Perspective on the Development of Social Welfare

by Ashin Indacara | 2011 | 61,386 words

This page relates ‘Observing Precepts� of the study on the Buddhist perspective on the development of Social Welfare, employing primarily the concepts of Utthana-sampada (persistent effort) and Arakkha-sampada (watchfulness). Based on the teachings of the Buddha in the Dighajanu Sutta and other canonical texts, this essay emphasizes the importance of effort, knowledge, and good karma in achieving social welfare.

[Full title: Six Conditions for the Development of Welfare (2) Observing Precepts]

Here precepts mean morality or moral ethics including responsibilities, obligations, duties, etc. Moral ethics are laid down by ancient people or the predecessors for the well-being of human beings. The people who earn his living have to follow or observe rules, principles, regulations, duties, decrees, etc, laid by the community, society and the State Government for the good. Besides, People have to observe moral ethics, responsibilities, and common human duties guided by the Buddha for the benefit of all people in present and future life. Even though they are not able to follow much moral ethics or precepts, at least they have to observe the Five Precepts according to the Buddha in their day to day life.

Observing or keeping moral ethics and duties are good for happiness, justice, unity, harmony in the society. By observing these ethics, people can get an equitable, honest, truthful development in life. The development of welfare getting by violating and breaking rules and moral ethics are not constant or stable for a long time. Fortunately, even though they are developed in present life, they will certainly encounter the bad consequences of their bad deeds in the present and future life. Their wealth could also reduce or decrease under their very nose. Thus, moral ethics are participated in the causes of development. Many moral ethics and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed in the succeeding chapters.

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