The Development of Life According to The Integrated Buddhist Doctrines

Abstract

   “The development of life according to the Buddhist integrated doctrines” can be classified into 3 levels as mentioned in the Maṅgala-sutta: (A) In beginning with the five steps; 1) Standardization of thought, 2) Life on the fundamentals, 3) Training to be specialists, 4) Management of family, and 5) The welfare of people. (B) In the middle with the three steps; 1) The pretreatment of the mind, 2) The adoption of Buddha-dhamma , and 3) The Dharma practice in the high level. (C) In the high level with the two steps; 1) The real treat for getting rid of defilements, and 2) The perseverance of pure consciousness.
   The developed life was conducted by the physical, moral, emotional and wisdom development respectively. This makes people realize the reality of the world. The ultimate goal of life in Buddhism is Lokuttara-sukha (transcendental happiness) or liberation of mind. Although attaining the Arahantaship is a very difficult in today's world, but one can develop a good quality of life as high as possible with mindfulness to know the world as it actually happens and to reduce one’s defilements. That would be called the improved quality of life as a statement of Maṅgala or high goodness.