Approaches to the Ovadapatimokkha Application for the Propagation of Buddhism

Abstract

The objectives of this article were 1) study Buddhism propagation in Theravada Buddhist scripture 2) study Ovadapatimokkha found in Tipitaka scriptures, and 3) presenting the approach of Ovadapatimokkha tapplication for Buddhism propagation. It was qualitative research type, done by documentary survey, then analyzed, compiled, and written in descriptive style. The research results revealed that The guidelines of Ovadapatimokkha application for the dissemination of Buddhism are:  1) as Three Principle, including refraining from all sins by avoiding  10 unwholesome deeds which surely lead to evil, decadence, and suffering, performing moral acts called  10 wholesomeness leading to prosperous path, and purifying one’s mind by abandoning  10 fetters, such as self-cling view, doubts, etc.,  2) as Ideology, consisting of; patience, Nibbana which is most peaceful and independent through attaining nobility, no killing, non-violence or non-discrimination against others, but being thoughtful for helps of others, and  3) Sixfold Approaches, consisting of; not speaking ill to others by avoiding 4 unwholesome speeches such as no lying etc., not harming others by avoiding  3 unwholesome deeds, such as no killing, no stealing, etc., reflecting the Ovadapatimokkha disciplines, i.e., following  2 27 precepts, avoiding the unprohibited and following what allows, knowing moderate eating, sufficient consumption for the needs, dwelling in a peaceful places, such as forest, suitable for training the mind for wisdom, and 6) effort cultivation by continuously training for eight Samapatti attainment like first trance entering, etc. to reach the supreme peaceful.