Paticcasamuppada: A Stepping on the Complete Realization of the Buddha and Its Implementation for Solving Social Problems

Abstract

This article aims to present the doctrine of causation or Paticcasamuppada as the most prominent and important teaching of Buddhism towards the world and life views as well as releasing the doubt which later will lead to wisdom and final resolution. The Buddha modified that doctrine into Four Noble Truths principle for easy understanding for his audiences. It visualized the different state of ordinary and the noble way in causal level. All of various teachings of the Buddha are included in this teaching, therefore, it can also be applied to solve all problems in emotional, social and organizational levels with great effectiveness, so the principles should be applied properly. In principle, it should follow the process of asking a question what? how? Even this principle was clear for the Buddha but ordinary people and society still involve with delusion and doubts. The right knowledge of this doctrine and its implementation will generate the great profits to man and society in future.