Buddhist ethics : covenants that people should make to each other in the Six Directions

Abstract

To study and analyze Buddhist ethics in the direction of 6 directions that promote good deeds and duties that humans should treat each other in society. Human life must be related to humans together. Buddhist ethics is principles of treating oneself and others, Because humans are social animals, living together there are different actions and thoughts. The Buddhist philosophy of society in Singkalakasutta on the 6 direction is to define the responsibilities of the people in the six groups. Everyone must have a duty to treat others as they are involved, at the same time, they also have the right to receive support from others involved as well. Is a matter of negligence and treatment to all parties such as mothers, fathers treating children, teachers treating pupils, husbands treating wives, friends treating friends, employers treating employees, monks treating people. So covenants that people should make to each other are Buddhist ethics or responsibility is willingness to carry out their duties and willingly, both in direct duties such as being a parent, a child and a husband and wife etc. In order to keep the covenants and duties, it will result in oneself and society happy. Stability in life and progress as well.