An investigative study of how to utilize theories of sabbasava sutta to redeem children from drugs

Abstract

Background: The UNICEF Organization have defined children are person who not more than eighteen years old. Drug addiction is one of major problems identified among children in modern Sri Lanka. Social media, Family background and Environmental influences are major reasons for drug addiction. The solutions can be provided by using principals of Buddhism. How to utilize theories of Sabbasawa sutta to redeem children from drugs? Is the problem of this research. What are the reasons drug addiction, what are the theories can be utilize from Sabbasawa sutta to preventing drug addiction, how can be identified the children who addicted to the drugs has clearly mentioned in this research. Identifying a suitable way for utilize theories of Sabbasawa sutta to redeem children from drug addiction is the main purpose of this research. Methods: This research has mentioned Dassanā, Sanwarā, patisevanā, adhivāsanā, parivajjanā, vinodanā, bhavanā are seven points of disciplines how can be used to solve above problem. Above seven points of disciplines have clearly described and some valuable suggestions can be applied practically and the way how they can be appied, have given in this research. Presenting reasons for drug addiction, revealing solution for preventing drug addiction while describing seven theories of Sabbasa_wa sutta are importance of this research. The Mixed research methodology has used to continue and develop this research. Sabbasawa sutta of Majjhima nikaya has used as primary source of this research. Some interviews have done with relevant field scholars and a few of organizations. Many of secondary sources have used for buildup this research. The most valuable information has presented in this research. A tactical questionary has used for take some valuable data from modern Sri Lankan children. By using and analyzing this information and data, this research has been conducted to give its best output.