AN ANALYSIS OF THE ETHICAL VALUES IN THE BUDDHIST CHANT PUTTACCHAYAMONGKOLKATHA FOR QUALITY OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This research aims to 1) examine the concepts of quality of life development, 2) explore the principles of quality of life development according to Buddhist teachings, and 3) analyze the ethical values embedded in the Buddhist chant Puttachayamongkolkatha for enhancing quality of life. This qualitative study employed a document analysis method, examining Buddhist scriptures and relevant literature. The findings are presented descriptively. The results indicate that: 1) the concept of quality of life can be categorized into four key dimensions: 1.1) physical development, 1.2) mental development, 1.3) social development, and 1.4) environmental development; 2) the principles of quality of life development according to Buddhism include four main aspects: 2.1) physical care to maintain a healthy body, 2.2) mental and emotional training for calmness and self-control, 2.3) social and environmental care to foster good relationships and environmental stewardship, and 2.4) cultivation of wisdom through understanding and applying Buddhist teachings; and 3) the ethical values of the Puttachayamongkolkatha chant for quality of life development comprise four aspects: 3.1) fundamental moral and ethical values, 3.2) Buddhist ethics in problem-solving, 3.3) integration into daily practice, and 3.4) ethical guidance for addressing social issues. The chant serves not only as a ritual for auspiciousness but also as a reminder for practitioners to live in accordance with the Buddha’s teachings. True victory is achieved not by conquering others, but by overcoming oneself and internal obstacles. The chant provides wisdom and moral guidance that can be applied in daily life to attain genuine happiness and ultimately liberation from suffering