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Dasavidha-rājadhamma
Dasavidha-rājadhamma ("tenfold virtue of the ruler") is one of the Buddhist dhamma that rulers of people, organisations, companies, offices, countries or other organs are purposed to hold. It could be found in Sutta, Khuddakanikāya, Jātaka, stating: Composition Dasavidha-rājadhamma composes of: 1. Dāna (charity) — being prepared to sacrifice one's own pleasure for the well-being of the public, such as giving away one's belongings or other things to support or assist others, including giving knowledge and serving public interests. 2. Sīla (morality) — practicing physical and mental morals, and being a good example of others. 3. Pariccāga (altruism), being generous and avoiding selfishness, practicing altruism. 4. Ājjava (honesty) — being honest and sincere towards others, performing one's duties with loyalty and sincerity to others. 5. Maddava (gentleness) — having gentle temperament, avoiding arrogance and never defaming others. 6. Tapa (self c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhist Kingship
Buddhist kingship refers to the beliefs and practices with regard to kings and queens in traditional Buddhist societies, as informed by Buddhist teachings. This is expressed and developed in Pāli and Sanskrit literature, early, later, as well as vernacular, and evidenced in epigraphic findings. Forms of kingship that could be described as Buddhist kingship existed at least from the time of Emperor Aśoka ( pi, Asoka). Important concepts that were used with regard to Buddhist kingship are '' merit'' ('' sa, puṇya''; '' pi, puñña''), '' pāramī'' ('' sa, pāramitā''; th, บารมี), 'person of merit' ( th, ผู้มีบุญ) ' wheel-turning monarch' ('' pi, Cakkavatti''; '' sa, Cakravartin''), and '' Bodhisatta'' ('' sa, Bodhisattva''). Many of these beliefs and practices continue to inspire and inform current kingship in contemporary Buddhist countries. Since the 2000s, studies have also began to focus on the role of Buddhist queens in Asian history. Origins I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |