What are the teachings in Buddhism for good social Social Health?

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I think the Sangaha Sutta would be helpful here, It gives the following as the basis for the bonds of fellowship

Generosity, kind words, beneficial help, & consistency in the face of events,

Also the Sigalovada Sutta has a lot of advice concerning ones social relationships. Advice is given to 6 groups corresponding to the six directions of worship. The groups are

  • North - Friends
  • East - Parents
  • South - Teachers
  • West - Wife
  • Down - Workers
  • Up - Ascetics

Advice is given for each direction. I think this gives a good coverage of ones social obligations and interactions even today. The text is not too long and gives specific advice on each categories of interaction. Also wikipedia has a useful summary chart.

There is a lot more advice from the Buddha. The book The Buddha's Teachings to Laypeople: Practical Advice for Prosperity and Lasting Happiness is a useful jumping off point if you want to go into more depth. It goes into social relationships, business relationship, conflict etc... and gives the Buddha advice from the Pali canon. It makes one appreciate the depth of the advice the Buddha gave his lay followers in such matters,

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