Etika dan Kesadaran Terhadap Limbah Makanan dalam Perspektif Buddhis

Abstract

Food waste is a major problem that affects ecological, social, and religious aspects. By integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior and three core Buddhist ethical values santuṭṭhi (inner contentment), appicchatā (simplicity of desire), and sati (mindfulness). This study aims to examine whether morality influences the cognitive and affective dimensions of people's behavior. The approach used is a case study with a qualitative method, interviews and observations conducted at the Paramitha Vihara in Serpong. Research findings Research findings indicate that attitudes toward food consumption are rooted in the practice of santuṭṭhi, which is inner satisfaction and a sense of contentment with what is available. This fosters gratitude and suppresses the tendency to overeat and waste food. Subjective norms are formed thru the application of appicchatā, which is the simplicity of desires and the virtue of living frugally, creating an ethic that rejects greed in the presentation and consumption of food at the monastery. sati, which is full awareness that cultivates the ability to recognize impulses, so that the act of consuming food is done with full consideration and ecological responsibility. based on the values of santuṭṭhi, appicchatā, and sati, which are relevant as an ethical foundation for environmental sustainability.