Buddhism and Civil Service Professions

Abstract

This article aims 1) to study Buddhist principles and civil service professions during the Buddha's time and 2) apply Buddhism principles to the civil service profession in today's society. This research is qualitative using sources from the Tripitaka, commentaries, documents, and related research. Data analysis, the researcher will focus on Buddhist principles and civil service occupations in the Buddhist era and modern times in accordance with the objectives and formulate answers the problems.

The research found that 1) in the past, Thai ancestors used Buddhism as a mental anchor and adopted Buddhism as the national religion of Thailand. If the country faced any difficult problems, the principles of Buddhism were applied to help solve those problems and the country restored to peace. In various bureaucratic systems, civil servants have developed since the establishment of the Country, State or Nation, as one of the mechanisms for driving policy in serving the country to keep calm and social order. Also, 2) currently, it is in the form of public service in the new era of bureaucratic reform. The civil service profession is now a participatory practice for services to society and to meet the needs of the people in order to adhere to the 4 Sangahavattha. Dharma, which is the principle for helping build unity and hold the mind in the civil service professions. Buddhism regards society as a medium that allows everyone to have equal opportunities for self-improvement and access to the benefits and happiness. Professional lifestyle must have Dharma as a guide to support the goal to achieve the mission and aspirations of the profession. The body of knowledge indicates that all executives have jobs and will reduce the problem of immorality, social customs or instilling morals among the people and the promotion of people who conduct honest occupations.