POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF BUDDHIST ETHICAL THOUGHT ON ETHICAL EDUCATION IN VIETNAMESE FAMILIES

Abstract

With its profoundly and yet commonly scientific philosophy, Buddhism is increasingly asserting itself in social life, especially in ethical education in families. The content of Buddhist ethical thought not only deeply affects the lifestyles and behaviors of many generations, but also its ethical values positively affect Vietnamese families’ methods of ethical education. In this article, by providing an overview of the main content of Buddhist ethical thought, we present its positive influences on ethical education in Vietnamese families