Abstract

This dissertation is entitled “A Study of Physical Cleanliness Management in Theravāda Buddhism.” 1) To study the concept of physical cleanliness in Theravada Buddhism.2) To analyze the Buddhist cleanliness management with the monastic life. 3) To apply the teachings on the Buddhist physical cleanliness management in the modern monastic Society.

The results of the study indicate how the general concept of physical cleanliness correlates to other sources appearing in Buddhist texts; either in the Buddhist Canonical texts or in the other Buddhist texts. These were analyzed for a better understanding in a systematic and academic way. The research studies in detail how practitioners’ practice can be affected and provides an introduction to Theravāda Buddhist teachings. Those who follow the various practices associated with the Buddha’s teaching not only cultivated moral strength and selflessness, but also perform the highest service to their fellow human beings. They practice physical cleanliness and gradually develop themselves through good external actions that become the foundations of inner development up until the attainment of the ultimate goal of life: Nibbāna. In the modern context, the Centers are revitalizing the practice of physical cleanliness as a means of solving problems in the family, school, society, and the world.

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