Building Sustainable Peace as depicted Kutadanta Sutta

Human history has recorded the suffering of all sentient beings in wars. Therefore, Peace is the burning desire of mankind, the virtue of civilization. Buddhism is a religion of peace. In many Buddhist scriptures, the Buddha pointed out the path that leads us to true Peace, true Happiness. In the Kutadanta Sutta, The Buddha guided us on how to build sustainable peace, from inner peace to external peace, and finally absolute peace, Nibbana.

This study analysis as a qualitative research method. The first objective: The concept of Peace in General. The second objective: A sustainable peace based on Kutadanta Sutta. Analyze the Kutadanta Sutta to find ways to transform human suffering in the present world. People are in need of a spiritual path, that teaching nonviolence, satisfaction, compassion, generosity, and peace of mind. The third objective: Building Sustainable Peace in Modern Society. This thesis provides many useful practical techniques to soothe anger, control desire and create a harmonious relationship. Buddhism teaches us to nurture peace in the heart and work to relieve the suffering of all people. Peace at the national as well as the global level is only possible if we apply Buddhism to everyday life.