APPLYING GHARAVASA DHAMMA TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY INSTITUTION

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This article aims to apply the principles of Gharavasa Dhamma to strengthen family institution by studying the documents. The study found family institution was the first and most fundamental institution of society because it was the starting point of all institutions. In this globalization, the family institution served to provide education and knowledge. It also served in the economy and perform duties in teaching members of family to be good citizens. Whereas at present, educational institution and economic institution have taken the roles of family institution in providing education and producing consumer goods for sale to members of society. As a result, the role of the family institution has been reduced. Changes in the family structure and behavior in life made the family was unable to function perfectly and family relationships deteriorated causing the family atmosphere to lack warmth. Thus resulting in problems of various family institution was such as; conflicts between family members, divisive problems, conflicts between spouses, divorce, family violence, problems with addiction and gambling, etc. Therefore, the Gharavasa Dhamma can be applied in solving problems ​​for family members perfectly because this Dhamma can instill values to realize and approach the importance of the family, namely: (1) Sacca, truthfulness or loyalty to one another,        (2) Dama, self-restraint, (3) Khanti, tolerance or patience (4) Caga, sacrifice, sharing,           or distribution of gifts. This Gharavasa Dhamma was the direct practice of the layperson who lives in the house. It was a principle that helped control people to have harmony, making the married life of the householder have peace, and the family institution to be strengthened.