RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE 5 PRECEPTS ACCORDING TO THERAVADA BUDDHISM

Abstract

Abstract

          The principle of universal human rights has been established since the 18th century, emphasizing natural rights, the idea of the law of nature, and signing the United Nations Charter to create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It has 30 provisions, which outline the main principles of human rights. crash about civil rights Political, economic, social and cultural rights and duties of the individual, society and the state.

          Morality is the normal human behavior of refraining from harming each other. In fact, maintaining the five precepts means controlling the body and speech. Do not violate your normal nature, do not cause harm to others. So that members of society can live together in happiness, peace and tranquility.

          Human rights are an important aspect of all mankind from birth to death in terms of nature, actions. Control and accessibility It is based on the basis of the righteousness of every human being in society. The 6 human rights and the 5 precepts are mutually exclusive. cannot be separated There can be only one or the other. And all of them emphasize that people should use their rights and responsibilities for self-realization. To make oneself perfect through the laws of the country, moral principles, ethics, etc. It can be said that rightful duties and right rights go together and are the result of each other. Theravada Buddhism is a religion that emphasizes the correct rights of individuals. It can be seen that both human rights and the five precepts promote the rejection of evil. Encourage them to do good to each other as human beings.