BUDDHIST GOVERNANCE AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS

Abstract

This academic article aims to examine the concepts and principles of Buddhist governance, analyze the relationship between Buddhist governance and good governance, and propose guidelines for applying Buddhist principles to strengthen good governance in public sector organizations. The study is based on documentary research, including academic literature, research studies, and relevant Buddhist teachings. The findings reveal that Buddhist governance is a model of administration and the exercise of authority grounded in moral and ethical principles. Key Buddhist doctrines, including the Ten Royal Virtues (Dasavidha-Rajadhamma), the Four Bases of Social Solidarity (Sangahavatthu IV), the Four Sublime States of Mind (Brahmavihara IV), and the Seven Conditions of Welfare (Aparihaniyadhamma VII), are highly consistent with the principles of good governance in terms of morality, transparency, accountability, participation, and public interest orientation. Integrating Buddhist principles into public administration can enhance ethical leadership, foster an organizational culture of integrity, promote transparent and accountable administration, and support the formulation of public policies that prioritize the well-being of citizens. Such integration contributes to the development of a governance system characterized by integrity, efficiency, public trust, and sustainable development in the public sector.