THE APPLICATION MODEL OF THE THREEFOLD TRAINING PRINCIPLE TO PROMOTE SIMPLE HAPPINESS IN THE BUDDHIST WAY IN DIGITAL SOCIETY

Abstract

This research article aims to: 1) Study the concept of promoting simple Buddhist happiness in the digital society, 2) Study the principles of the Threefold Training as presented in Buddhist scriptures, and 3) Apply the Threefold Training for enhancing simple Buddhist happiness in the digital society. This research is qualitative in nature, employing a documentary research method to synthesize new knowledge in Buddhist studies. The findings reveal that simple Buddhist happiness represents living along the Middle Path with mindfulness and wisdom, being prudent, adhering firmly to the teachings of Buddhism, and being content with what one has. It discourages excessive attachment to material possessions or external stimuli and emphasizes mental and intellectual development that enables individuals to create happiness by themselves. It also focuses on developing inner competence to transcend suffering and achieve inner peace. The Threefold Training is a process of learning, practicing, and self-development through morality, concentration, and wisdom until these become stable habits. It begins with morality as the foundation of virtue, followed by concentration to strengthen the mind, and culminates in wisdom that brings about enlightenment within oneself. The Threefold Training can be applied as a guideline for proper living even amidst sensual happiness derived from worldly pleasures, by maintaining moral conduct, self-restraint, moderation, and non-harming. One should not be intoxicated by worldly satisfaction. Simple Buddhist happiness aims toward non-material happiness - pure happiness that is free from greed, anger, and delusion. It purifies the mind, making it clean, bright, and calm. Applying the Threefold Training thus becomes an essential approach for living a truly happy life in the digital society. This leads to the synthesis of new Buddhist knowledge in the form of the 2MWENL Model, which serves as a spiritual and intellectual innovation that fosters happiness, balance, and sustainable quality of life in the digital age.