POLITICAL SCIENCE IN BUDDHIST APPROACH

Abstract

Political freedom is the right to participate in activities that are in the public interest. and is regarded as freedom of expression of political opinions, including freedom to choose one's political way of life freedom of expression; freedom of participation with the State in conducting activities of public interest; freedom of peaceful assembly; freedom of association freedom to vote freely meanwhile The understanding of the Buddhist doctrine is the teaching of the Lord Buddha concerning the administration of both rulers and rulers, resulting in good rulers and good citizens by virtue of good conduct. He had the Dharma to use that power in interactions with others in the form of good governance for the benefit of the masses. In summary, it can be seen that Political science is about politics and government. with content, forms and methods to make people in society prosper and live together with generosity This is in line with Buddhist principles or Buddhist teachings that aim for people to be born as good people. have morals that will lead oneself and the country to peace and prosperity, political freedom in the sense of Buddhism is a free-minded person who is not influenced by political passions.