TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ādicca, Ven
TI  - An analytical study of 'happiness through the five precepts' in the Theravada suttas
U1  - T-10 PGDip-PBS (SSBU) 23
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Taunggyi
PB  - Shan State Buddhist University
KW  - Happiness
KW  - Sutttas
N1  - Abstract

This Independent Study Project (ISP) intends to analyze how the practice of the five precepts contributes to happiness from Theravada perspective. The five precepts, which are fundamental ethical principles for lay Buddhists, are attritbuted to not just regulation for self-restraint but also a way to true happiness and well-being for both oneself and others. Therefore, the study includes an analysis of how cultivating moral virtues, considered the opposite qualities of the five precepts, contributes to happiness. The first precept encourages cultivating loving-kindness and compassion. The second precept encourages the honest acquisition of wealth and practice of generosity that lead to contentment. The third precept encourages self-control and faithfulness in relationships. The fourth precept inspires to be truthful, while the fifth precept supports mindfulness in daily activities. Additionally, the study explores the benefits of observances of the five precepts contained in the sutta. Hence, in order to achieve genuine happiness, living morally is essential; Included bibliography; Contents

Introduction
    Research background
    Research problem
    Research question
    Aims and Objectives
    Research methodology

Chapter One: The concept of happiness in Theravada Buddhism
1.1 What is happiness?
1.2 Levels of happiness in Buddhism
1.3 The role of moral conduct in contribution to happiness

Chapter Two: Understanding the five precepts
2.1 Abstaining from killing and torturing
2.2 Abstaining from stealing and cheating
2.3 Abstaining from sexual misbehavior
2.4 Abstaining from falsehood
2.5 Abstaining from taking intoxicants

Chapter Three: Five precepts as the path to happiness
3.1 The opposite qualities of the five precepts
3.2 Loving-Kindness and compassion
3.3 Contenment for true happiness
3.4 Self-control and faithfulness
3.5 Truthfulness
3.6 The role of mindfulness
3.7 The overall examination of the benefits of the five precepts

Conclusion
Reference list
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