Buddhist Social Thought as depicted in the Nik?yas 17 3. Buddhist Social Education As we know, education is an important factor for the development of human beings. It is an important tool for developing society. The progress of human society depends upon proper and righteous education. According to the Buddha, ?people who live without education and without being trained in good behavior are like blind buffaloes wandering in the forest.?[footnoteRef:2] [2: J. III, p. 368.] 3.1. Meaning…