Awakening in Daily Life according to the Principle of the Dependent Origination

Main Article Content

Phramaha Thongsuk Phrommidet

Abstract

Awareness in daily life begins with observing and understanding that thoughts, all emotions and actions are caused by causes according to the process of Dependent Origination. Knowing this makes it possible to better deal with suffering. Reduce the causes that will lead to more suffering, and choose to do more things that are beneficial. Awakening by practicing mindfulness in all activities, developing mindfulness, praying, and considering the occurrence and extinction of thoughts will make life full of wisdom and awakening at every moment. In addition, daily awakening helps to be mindful of the present. Be aware of the things around you, both in thoughts, actions, and reactions to what happens, and be able to choose to respond consciously and wisely, rather than following emotions or habits. It makes life very efficient in terms of work. Good at managing stress, relationships with others, and stress management. It can reduce suffering from various factors in everyday life.

Article Details

How to Cite
Phrommidet, P. T. (2025). Awakening in Daily Life according to the Principle of the Dependent Origination. Journal of Buddhist Innovation Review, 6(2), 15–29. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JBIR/article/view/278561
Section
Academic Article

References

Book:

Banchob Banaruji. (2006). Patijasamuppada. (Bangkok: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Printing House.

Banchob Banaruchi. (1992). Dhamma process for understanding the life of Paticcasamuppada. Bangkok: Dhamma Sabha.

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. (2013). Shortcut to Eliminate Suffering. Bangkok: Pran Publishing House.

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. (2014). Letting Go During Suffering. Bangkok: Pran Publishing House.

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu. (1981). Paticcasamuppada from His Mouth. Bangkok: Phra Nakhon Printing.

Dhamma Pitaka (P.A. Payutto). (2002). Buddhadhamma (original edition). Bangkok: Dhamma Sabha Publishing House.

Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya. (2539). Thai Tripitaka Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya. Bangkok: MCU Press.

Mahamakut Rajavidyalaya. (1997). Phra Dhammapatthakatha Translation Part 2. Bangkok: MahamakutRajavidyalaya Printing House.

Phra Phrom Kunaporn (P.A. Payutto). (2012). Trailak. Bangkok: Pim Suay Company Limited.

Phra Maha Sophon Thera (Mahasi Sayadaw). (2012). Paticcasamuppada Reason of the Cycle of Death. Bangkok: Limited Partnership Prayurasan Thai Printing.

Phra Maha Somchint Sammapanyo (Monday). (2001). Buddhist Philosophy. Essence and Development. Bangkok: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Printing House.

Phra Maha Sompong Mutito. (2004). Abhidhanawanna Book. 2nd edition. Bangkok: Prayunwong Printing Company Limited.

Phra Phrom Kunaporn (P.A. Payutto). (2015). Buddhadhamma. Expanded edition. 43rd. Bangkok: Phlitham Publishing House.

Phra Phrom Kunaporn (P.A. Payutto). (2015). Buddhist Dictionary Compilation edition. Bangkok: Phlitham Publishing House.

Rahula, Dr. W. (1995). What the Buddha taught. Bangkok: Kuruspha Ladprao.

Royal Institute. (2013). Royal Institute Dictionary; 2011. Bangkok: Nanmeebooks.Publications.

Somdej Phra Buddhakosajarn (P.A. Payutto). (2018). Buddhist Dictionary Glossary edition. 31st printing. Bangkok: Sahathamik Company Limited.

Somdej Phra Buddhakosajarn (P.O. Payutto). (2022). Sam Tri. Bangkok: O.S. Printing House Company Limited.