Early Childhood Development according to Western Theory and Trisikkha Principle in Buddhism

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to study the development of early childhood according to Western Theory and Trisikkha Principle in Buddhism. Documentary study was used for the study. Results of the study showed that Buddhism has teaching and practical concepts in the development of children through the three principles that use the development process through the base of the body, mind, thoughts and intelligence, as well as the development of emotional maturity, responsibility and commitment through physical behavior called intelligence with all in Buddhism, collectively called Trisikkha principle, which is a process in the development of human resources, including children and use the process of Trisikkha principle as a way to develop early childhood.