Social Organization According to Buddhist Principles for Promoting a Peaceful Society

Abstract

This research has the following objectives: 1) To analyze concepts and theories of social organization to promote a peaceful society. 2) To analyze Buddhist principles related to social organization to promote a peaceful society. 3) To create knowledge about social organization according to Buddhist principles to promote a peaceful society.  It is Qualitative research by collecting information through documents and collecting information from in-depth interviews (In-depth Interview) and organizing group discussions. From experts and experts, totaling 16 people/person. Research tools include interviews and data analysis using descriptive methods.

The results of the research found that 1) Social organization models include structural-functionalism, which emphasizes the functioning of social systems for balance; social control, which is a mechanism for regulating behavior; social cohesion, which creates bonds; and social conditioning, which instills values. These theories work synergistically to create stable social order. A better understanding of social structures and functions leads to overall equilibrium and peace in society. 2) The Buddhist principles for social organizing of Structuring society using the Six Directions principle; creating a blueprint for society that defines the roles and responsibilities of its members; establishing social control mechanisms based on the Five Precepts; protecting society from oppression and disorder; building unity through the Six Principles of Harmony and the Principles of Social Harmony; creating threads that connect people in society; driving the process of refinement through the Eightfold Noble Path; and creating processes to mold members to be of high quality and virtue. 3) New knowledge regarding "social organization based on Buddhist principles to foster a peaceful society" is called the SEVA model, which stands for: S = Social Ideas (ideal components of social organization), E = Enhancement (promoting peace), V = Virtue (Buddhist principles for creating peace), and A = Academic Issue (academic concepts in social organization).