The Way to Cultivate Learning Competences Based on the Four Virtues Conductive to Growth (Vuḍḍhidhamma)

Abstract

The academic article aimed to critical study and propose the concept of learning competences based on the four virtues conductive to growth (the four Vuḍḍhidhammas). The Pali term Vuddhi or Vuḍḍhidhamma means the virtues lead to growth, the virtues conductive to growth. It leads to be a stream-enterer one (Sotâpaññā) as the Pali canon mentioned. In addition, it is the standardized criteria of one who has established in the Vuḍḍhidhamma, the first criteria called (1) Sabburisamseva means association with a good and wise one based on achieving the three wisdoms as follows; (a) Cintāmayapaññā - wisdom resulting from reflection; knowledge that is thought out, (b) Sutamayapaññā - wisdom resulting from study; knowledge that is learned from others, and (c) Bhāvanāmayapaññā - wisdom resulting from mental development; knowledge that is gained by development or practice. The second criteria called (2) Saddhammassavana means listening to the good teaching based on benefits of listening to the Dhamma; (a) He hears things not heard, (b) He clears things heard, (c) He dispels his doubts, (d) He makes straight his views and (e) He hear becomes calm and happy. The third criteria called (3) Yonisomanasikara means an analytical thinking which accompanies by the four processes of rational thinking and decisions for living with wisdom. The fourth criteria called (4) Dhammanudhammapatipatti means the practice in perfect conformity to the Dhamma, it means to understand the meaning, scope and context of Dhamma categories correctly and completely. Moreover, it can be applied for working in daily life properly and appropriately. Absolutely, the four Vuḍḍhidhammas are the path of life progress that should be cultivated in one's own life.