An Efficient Living for Buddhists during the COVID-19 Era Based on the Four Noble Truths

Abstract

In the present time, we have entered the COVID-19 era, which is caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This has led to sudden changes in everyone's way of life, including daily routines, education, and work. COVID-19 has been with us for a long time and it causes lasting changes in many aspects of Buddhists' behavior such as uncertainty in life or news impacting our minds. These result in accumulated anxiety and lead to stress. Therefore, we must live efficiently to protect ourselves and others. Living efficiently means living happily, having a healthy body free from diseases, and not being overwhelmed by sadness, confusion, and anxiety. It requires patience to fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. To achieve this, we have to rely on and apply the Buddha?s teaching. That is the Four Noble Truths, which are the core teachings of Buddhism, to help Buddhists cope with the current situation happily and effectively. The Four Noble Truths are based on reality and not random occurrences. They were discovered to help us understand the causes of suffering, the path to end suffering, and how to apply them in our lives to live well without problems and suffering. The Four Noble Truths help each of us avoid suffering, or if suffering arises, it is not heavy or strong, as we can know the origin of the suffering and the way to end it.