Thai Traditional Medicine Treatment According to The Principles Of The Vatthūpama Sutta

Abstract

The treatment of illness based on Thai traditional medicine, together with the application of the Vatthūpama Sutta in Buddhism, begins with an analysis of the concepts of Thai traditional medicine, which emphasize balancing the elements and holistic health care. This approach is found to have strengths in promoting self-reliance and disease prevention; however, it also has limitations in terms of the duration of treatment and in addressing deeper psychological dimensions. The Vatthūpama Sutta is then analyzed as a Buddhist principle that emphasizes the purification of the mind in order to eliminate the causes of illness arising from defilements and repetitive behaviors. The findings indicate that integrating Thai traditional medicine with the Vatthūpama Sutta helps enhance both physical and mental well-being in a sustainable manner and leads to the development of quality of life through a concrete Buddhist integrative approach.