BUDDHIST MOTIVATION TO OBSERVE 5 PRECEPTS IN 4.0 ERA

Abstract

         The purpose of this academic article is to analyze the motivation for observing the 5 precepts according to the Buddhist ways of life in the 4.0 era. There are 4 Buddhist ways to motivate people to observe the 5 precepts, such as; Buddhist motivate with the benefit, with fear of loss their own benefits, with indifference, and with be hustle to achieve Dharma. The reason that the Buddha created an incentive to observe the precepts and keep praying because human-beings are short-lived which once can think with right view that how valuable is Dhamma practice in life at that time, humans should immediately embrace the Dhamma as a guideline for all life. Because humans have different emotional states, so that the incentive for practicing Dhamma are not equal. But the motivation from the point of view of all 4 authors will be a driving force for people to progress in Dharma practice faster, and like a good fuel to walk more on the path of Buddha's Dharma as well. Therefore, whenever the mind is inclined to practice Dharma, then that good karma will accumulate more and more. Finally, the person can see the desired results in a limited time, such as with good behavior, a gentle speech, and a compassionate mindset. Therefore, creating a Buddhist motivation is one strategy that will allow people to observe the 5 precepts in the age of 4.0, as there is a light that leads life out of the cycle of existences, and guarantees that society will be peaceful in a short time surely.