BUDDHADHAMMA PRINCIPLES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF VILLAGE DEMOCRACY

Abstract

“True democracy is not just about elections” Because democracy is the rights and freedom of all citizens. Improving democratic reform beginning with individuals, villages, communities, societies and nations. By using the Buddhadhamma Principles to be the principle of coexistence. Have good hopes for each other, without envy and without defeating others whether in action or in speech even thinking. with an open mind fairly, Liberal democratic society, will make nation prosperous, wealthy and adaptable for problems solving in the crisis. Developing village democracy by adopting governance systems which based on the Buddhadhamma principles is an important starting point, in order to contribute to national development through the mechanisms of political democracy in a sustainable way.