Relevance of buddhist philosophy in the present era

Abstract

The present age is the age of unprecedented scientific achievements and
development of material resources. In this age, one hand science has helped in making
human life simple and comfortable by developing material resources and other hand it
has also make humans mentally and spiritually ill. The decline of the basic moral values
is decreasing day by day. Buddhist philosophy is fundamentally a philosophy full of
human moral values and its ultimate goal is to uncover human sufferings and eradicate
them completely. Four novel truths & Ashtangika paths are considered to be the best of
all the paths. In this path, right vision, right resolution creates right wisdom. Virtue
requires proper words, actions and livelihood. To reach the level of Samadhi, proper
exercise and proper memory are essential. In Buddhism, virtue, Samadhi and wisdom
are considered to be the three great elements. Wisdom can be awakened through
virtue and meditation. So that the root ignorance of the cycle of death can be
destroyed. The main goal of the seeker is the attainment of this wisdom. The principles
of the five virtues, non- violence, truth, asatya, celibacy, renouncing intoxicating
substances etc. can lead to the development of the highest values in the character of
man which will contribute significantly to the development of a healthy civilized society.