STATE-RUN PUPLIC SERVICES BASED ON BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES

Abstract

                    The objectives of the academic article were 1) to study the state-run public services under the principle ‘The public sector of the people,’ and 2) to apply the Fourfold Iddhipāda (Four Bases for Success) to the state-run public services. It was to study that the efficiency and quality of the public services were accepted by the users; the public services were effectively provided with applied technologies, and based on equitable service, timely service, ample service, continuous service, and progressive service. Such services would lead to achievement of the government's target according to the national strategy and its master plans, and the satisfaction of service recipients.

                    The application of the Buddhist principles to public services was contributed to the state target achievement and the people’s satisfaction. The applied principle of Buddhism, the Fourfold Iddhipāda, accounted for the following: 1) Chanda (will or aspiration). An aspiration was brought about working with perseverance. 2) Viriya (exertion or endeavor). It was an effort to work until the success was achieved. 3) Citta (thoughtfulness). An active thought was endowed with safety investigation and precaution leading to work efficiency. 4) Vimaṅsa (investigation or examination). It was referred to the contemplation to investigate the reason in things, an exertion to think over things, and an attempt to discover defects of work in order to correct or solve problems properly.