Mathematics Calculations in Buddhism

Abstract

Mathematics is the science that deals with the calculation using symbolic logic, mathematics existed before the Buddhist era. The Buddhist scriptures tell mathematics applied to life, thought processes and ancient wisdom that are passed down from the past and passed on to the present society such as Sangkhayãpakãsakadĩka scripture that is a scripture about mathematics or calculation methods of counting 6 types which was synthezed from Tititaka for studying various counting units easely. These effected to understand Identification, counting, calculation, including estimation in order to communicate, tell, compare the value of things. Then it was applied for human’s daily life such as exchange, taxation, calendaring, creating a time scale. And including creating a symbol that conveys common meaning in society and humanity's good life.