Perfect Human Development according to Buddhism

Abstract

This academic article aims to present the concept of developing a complete human being according to the principles of Buddhism. It uses the method of analyzing documents and related research.
The results of the study found that human development in Buddhism focuses on the process of creating wisdom and virtue, which will help humans solve problems, overcome obstacles, lead their lives to flourish and grow to the best possible life, and fully enjoy the fruits of life. Buddhism divides complete humans into 3 levels: 1) Kalyanupathuchana, meaning ordinary people with good morals, good conduct, high morality, and knowing how to use reason in decision-making. 2) Sekha-persons, meaning Anubhaddi-persons or Ariya-persons who still study the Threefold Training and practice celibacy, such as Sotapanna, Sakadagami, Anagami, and 3) Asekha-persons, meaning those who do not need to study, or have completed their studies by attaining Arahantship, and those who have already freed their impurities. For human development according to the principles of Buddhism, it relies on 4 factors: the curriculum or principles of Dhamma, the teaching process, the qualifications of teachers, and the characteristics of humans. They must be appropriate and consistent, which will result in the development of complete human beings according to the principles of Buddhism. However, if humans do not learn or practice, Constantly training oneself, a person will not have any excellence.