Politics and Governance According to the Principle of APARIHANIYADHAMMA in Buddhism Politics and Governance According to the Principle of APARIHANIYADHAMMA in Buddhism

Abstract

This academic article presents what is called "politics", which has a Buddhist meaning that proper handling according to the laws of nature for many people to live together in peace. However, what is called politics is a hidden moral system that this is useful and necessary. If done right, it will be useful. However it should be clearly separated for education and moral practice in the form of politics and government. Especially in making politics and government in the form of religion because the word "religion" is a state of complete morality. However, the current Thai politics and government has been introduced "Aparihaniyadhamma 7" which is the principle that causes prosperity, there is no deterioration both personally and collectively. It is a principle that prevents group administration from deteriorating but only promoting. If a person, a group of people or a group can follow the Aparihaniyadhamma, that person, people or group of people will have only prosperity and progress in life without deterioration and damage which is very favorable for practitioners, administrators, groups and people in society. Therefore, the country's leaders and those involved should govern under the principles of dharma to instill in the new generation to realize and understand the essence of Thai politics and Buddhism in order to promote and carry on the Dharma government to be continued and existed.