BUDDHISM AND DEMOCRACY

Abstract

Democracy that will make quality people ready to govern themselves in the Buddhist way Religion is the principle of democracy because it is a matter of developing quality people and to know self-government but must look in the right direction and act accordingly is to apply Buddhism principles in democracy That is, that the Dharma must be applied correctly according to the principles that are used correctly. looking at their responsibility that is the principle that everyone must practice Although the other principles are the same, for example, patience, patience to listen to other people's opinions, sovajussta, easy-going, easy-to-talk, meaning to accept others' opinions, etc., if we can. like this is the way of democracy but if you demand these things from others It is the opposite doctrine of governance. Dharmadhipatey is to hold the dharma, hold the principles, take the correctness as an approximation. hold according to beauty That is a wise judgment. means to each person hold judgment and various actions By virtue of pure intellect Determine what is most accurate. The best that can be seen through research, listening, seeking the truth as much as possible. with the utmost nostalgia and most sincerely However much it is, for example, the Kalama Sutta is in this Dharmadhistan. According to this principle, when he will express to diagnose what actions it means When each person has a line of judgment and action. by adhering to the intellect that judges with sincere heart Focusing on accuracy as an approximation of principles that must be spoken directly to enable individuals to govern themselves according to the principles of democracy