The practice of the strength of the mind according to Buddhism to treat stress In the current political situation.

Abstract

This academic paper describes how to create understanding and awareness of current stressful situations.  Especially the political situation Is something that affects the development of the country in various fields, both economically Society and Politics Including the state of mind of the people who have political conflicts due to many reasons, such as the failure to solve the epidemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), economic problems. Agricultural product prices fell. Or even problems of violence that arise in today's society due to political differences, such problems Resulting in people or people in society Prone to stress and mental health problems It is essential to be immune to the mental state of the people in society.  It is therefore a matter of practicing the strength of the mind to be a meditation with resistance to stress-inducing conditions, which is the beginning of the mental health problems that occur in society. Therefore, the author sees that Circumstances of tension in society are inevitable. But what will make the state of mind of the people in society can be regulated to be normal.  And is an immune system that will not affect mental health problems Is to use the principles of Buddhism (meditation) to train the mind to become stronger  This principle is considered as a way to train the strength of the mind is the practice of meditation. This will lead to the strengthening of the mind to relieve stress and result in the wisdom to solve various problems with a stable mind.