DEVELOPING BUDDHIST-ORIENTED PUBLIC POLICY TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL SOCIETY
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This article aims to propose approaches for developing Buddhist-oriented public policy by integrating Buddhist principles into the policy-making process to foster a peaceful and sustainable society. The analysis is based on key Buddhist concepts, including the Seven Qualities of a Virtuous Person (Sappurisa-dhamma), the Four Sublime States (Brahmavihāra), the Four Bases of Social Solidarity (Sangahavatthu), and the Four Paths of Accomplishment (Iddhipāda). The study also examines practical examples from both Thailand and other countries. The findings suggest that public policies aligned with Buddhist principles can effectively promote transformative change at individual, community, and structural levels. The article concludes with policy recommendations for policymakers and practitioners.
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