Buddhist Governance: Navigating Today’s Role of Saṅgha and Dhammarājā, with Special Reference to Cambodia
Buddhist Governance: Navigating Today’s Role of Saṅgha and Dhammarājā, with Special Reference to Cambodia
Author(s): Pisith SanSubject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Governance, Indian Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Politics and religion
Published by: Ragnar Nurkse School of Innovation and Governance, Tallinn University of Technology
Keywords: Buddhist governance; Saṅgha; Dhammarājā; dhammādhipateyya; Dhammocracy; Pārami; Cambodia;
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the relationship between the monastic saṅgha and the Buddhist king as the dhammarājā in the context of good governance in the contemporary world, with a specific focus on the Cambodian perspective. Through an examination of the historical and philosophical foundations of Buddhist governance, it argues for the enduring relevance and applicability of these principles in today’s diverse societies. A second line of argument explores how the saṅgha assembly, as a collective entity, contributes to the establishment of a just and harmonious society.
Journal: Halduskultuur
- Issue Year: XXII/2023
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 26-49
- Page Count: 24
- Language: English
