人間佛教六度行融入保護性社會工作之探究：一位保護性社會工作人員的自我敘說=Researching on the Six Paramitas of Humanistic Buddhism into Protective Social Work: Self-narrative of a Protective Social Worker
This research aims to explore the practice of philosophy of religion in social issues. The theme of the discussion is the philosophy of the Six Paramitas of Humanity and the practical situation of protective social work. Through the narration of the life experience of a senior protective social worker, by elaborating personal experience, we will survey the current workplace environment of protective social work and investigate the possibility of humanistic Buddhist philosophy of the Six Paramitas in the practice of protective social work. Starting from "We are not gods", they are protective social workers who face and deal with the dark side of society's misery. They are professional helpers who bring positive hope and future to their clients. The society expects them to be responsive to their needs. What makes them so depressed and becomes frustrated professionals? Although they are not gods, can they rely on beliefs such as gods, Buddhas, and gods to make protective social workers calmer and through the philosophy of the Six Paramitas of Human Buddhism (giving, precepts, endurance, diligence, meditation, and wisdom) to face the problem and have the wisdom to solve the problem? The Six Paramitas of Philosophy is based on Master Hsing Yun's statement of "modern language and culture" that is close to life and the discussion of philosophy without talking about doctrine. The analysis of the work difficulties suffered by protective social workers will be divided into five aspects: personal safety, workplace culture, salary structure, supervision system, and psychological pressure in the service process. Regarding the five facets, the characteristics of the Six Paramitas of Human Buddhism and Social Work will explore afterward. Although social work faces many difficulties, the narrator stated that some governments have made improvements and social work is also supported by the belief of good deeds, so that social work is tiring but worthwhile. Finally, some suggestions are put forward to the relevant government units regarding the dilemma of protective social work: (1) suggestions on personal safety; (2) senior social workers should be replaced by technical-level social workers; (3) problems with the aging population; (4) allocation of administrative work and time. Suggestions for Six Paramitas of helping protective social workers face difficulties in the workplace: (1) meditation can relieve stress and manage emotions; (2) meditation vipassana can observe different viewpoints; (3) Six Paramitas can change social workers perception in society.
