Studying the strength of families according to Buddhist principles for the sustainability of society

Abstract

This article studies the strength of families according to Buddhist principles for creating social sustainability. Using content analysis of relevant documents and data, it was found that the family is the primary social institution that shapes its members, with its foundation based on the “Four Virtues of Harmony” (faith, morality, generosity and wisdom) and nurturing through “Four Kinds of Food” to develop quality of life in all dimensions. A strong family must possess five aspects of resilience: building relationships (Six Principles of Harmony), fulfilling roles (Six Directions), self-reliance (Four Forms of Meditation), building social capital (Four Principles of Social Harmony) and adapting to crises (Four Forms of Effort). This promotes members to become good citizens with morality and the ability to sustainably cope with changes in modern society.