Buddhist Political Leadership for Good Governance Management

Abstract

This academic article aimed to study Buddhist political leadership for good governance  according to the six principles of good governance, namely the rule of law, ethics, transparency, participation, accountability and value for money which will be a preparation of adjustments in the administration of the country to help solve the problems of corruption, economic downturn and social conflict. In having political leadership, country administrator must be a person who is upright, knowledgeable, competent, honest, having self-sacrifice, no prejudice, working based on the law, focusing on the development of morality and having good governance for a happy coexistence. Therefore, good governance is an important guideline for organizing society, both the government sector, the private business sector, and the public sector to have the principles of efficient, ethical, and transparent administration of the state affairs, verifiable and cooperating in reconciliation by applying Saraniyadhamma 6 consisting of Mettakayakamma, Mettavacikamma, Mettamanokamma, Sadharanabhogi, Silasamanyata and Ditthisamanyata which is the principle of Dhamma that is the place of remembrance of one another, strengthening relationships with others and being a tool for enhancing the unity of people in society which will eventually bring prosperity, happiness, peace and stability to the country.