STUDY TO SOLVE POVERTY PROBLEM ACCORDING TO BUDDHA’S DHAMMA

Abstract

This article study is to study Solve Poverty Problem According to Buddha’s Dhamma. The study found that; poverty it means hardship, poverty, lack of 4 factors that are the basis for living, namely; food, clothing, shelter and medicine. Which is the lowest basic requirement of human beings. Including the instability of the economy to the point of not being able to allocate or seek things that can be used to treat both physical and mental needs until living conditions are lower than the standard set by society and regarded as a great human suffering. which are caused by problems of self-reliance, natural disasters, income distribution, politics, war, crime, corruption by government officials, health problems, fraud, gambling and materialism problems. As for the approaches to solving poverty problems, two issues were selected to study, namely: The problem of poverty caused by vices. Solve with the Four Noble Truths to be aware of the deterioration that will occur and find a way to restrain your heart from falling into deterioration. Iddhibata 4 leads to the success of the intended results. And strengthening the mind with the Kalyana Mittata principle to help in associating with true friends. As for solving poverty problems caused by political problems and corruption problems. Solving with the Four Noble Truths helps to see problems that will cause suffering caused by politics and corruption that arises from greed, anger and delusion. And develop the mind with the Ditthadhammikattha Prayoth 4, focusing on creating things that are beneficial to the country. And strengthening the mental immunity with the Sanghawatthu 4 that help create unity and make society coexist peacefully.