The Consumption Patterns and Life Styles of Monks that Appears in the Ariyavangsa Sutta

Abstract

          This article aims to study the consumption patterns and lifestyles of monks as stated in the Ariyawangsa Sutta. This study uses the research and study method from related documents by categorizing, organizing, summarizing the main points and analyzing the content. The content is divided into 5 parts: 1) The meaning of consumption in the Ariyawangsa Sutta 2) The form of consumption in the Ariyawangsa Sutta 3) The principles of Dharma regarding consumption in the Ariyawangsa Sutta 4) The way of life of monks and consumption in the Ariyawangsa Sutta and 5) Conclusion. The results of the study found that the consumption of monks as stated in the Ariyawangsa Sutta is the consumption of three requisites: 1) consumption of robes, 2) consumption of food, and 3) consumption of residences. The main goal is to improve the quality of life and to achieve true values ​​rather than false values, with the teaching of solitude as the main principle that helps to control the consumption and way of life of monks.