The Soldier and the Pattern of Peace-Building according to the Theravada Buddhist Philosophy

Abstract

This article entitled to study the concept of the soldier in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy, to study the pattern of peace-building in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy and to analyze the soldier and the pattern of peace-building according to the Theravada Buddhist Philosophy. This is a qualitative research done by studying academic documents.                In Theravada Buddhist Philosophy, it was found that the soldiers are the person who fight and defend. It’s distinguished by two features: first, the soldier is duty which is defending people with social’s ideal. Second, the soldier is occupation which is necessary to defend the state. According to the pattern of peace-building in the Theravada Buddhist Philosophy, it considered two ways as follows: 1. the pattern of peace-building founded in the religion. It makes good mind to decide in conflict problems. 2.  the pattern of peace-building founded in the society. It makes process to decide in conflict problems with compromise or to find legitimacy to kill anybody in war which is reasonable. Finally, the concept of the soldier in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy which founded in two points: 1. the soldier and the pattern of peace-building which considered on pure intention and the goal to kill. 2. the soldier and the pattern of peace-building with morality which considered to depend than to kill and to make peace of mind than invade of other country.