AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF SUCCESS PROCESS BETWEEN THE FOUR IDDHIBATH AND LAW OF ATTRACTION OF RHONDA BYRNE

Abstract

The objectives of this study are to 1) examine the principles and processes of success in accordance to the Buddhism Principles 2) to examine the principles and processes of success in accordance with the Law of Attraction of Rhonda Byrne and 3) to analytical examine the principles and processes of success between the Four Iddhibath and the Law of Attraction of Rhonda Byrne. The findings reveal that the processes of success in accordance to the Four Iddhibath are 1) Chanda: will and aspiration, 2) Viriya: effort and exertion, 3) Citta: thoughtfulness and dedication and 4) Vimamsa: examination and intellectual reasoning. Moreover, it also relates to the investigation of own actions, planning, measuring and improvement solution. The processes of success in accordance with the Law of Attraction consist of 3 steps, which are 1) ask the universe what you wish for, 2) believe that you get what you wish for and 3) receive and congratulate yourself as if you possess what you wish for. The differences between these two principles are the Four Iddhibath focuses on self-dependence while the Law of Attraction tends to believe in secret power. Likewise, the Four Iddhibath includes the processes of continuous investigation, review and consideration. In addition, the Law of Attraction emphasizes the success in both worldly and religiously dimensions which can multiple lustful desires. On the other hands, the Four Iddhibath highlights the worldly living in thoughtful manner and, at the same time, support and assist in dharma development too.