Buddhist Youth Preferences Factors on Humanistic Buddhism Learning Mobile Application

Abstract

Digital media and networks have become embedded in our everyday lives. It is a part of a broad-based changes to how we engage in knowledge production, communication, and creative expression. Therefore, Buddhist youth cannot afford to be passive, because the stable institutions and traditional communities that once provided for their welfare are in retreat, withdrawing lifetime guarantees and safety nets. This article discusses how Buddhist youths’ shared their preferences factor on the Humanistic Buddhism Learning Mobile Application (HBLMA). The application examines the teachings of the Buddha and emphasises how Buddhist youth can integrate all aspects of these teachings into their daily lives. This study uses a qualitative approach by purposively interviewing 20 Buddhist youth who have used the application on their phone. The data was analysed by using a phenomenological approach and thematic analysis. Discussions of findings focuses on Buddhist youth preferences factors in the religious Mobile Applications and in what ways it can helps to attract more usage among Buddhist youth.