07/01/2021
Loving Kindness Wish for Peaceful USA. The Buddhist political Dhamma concept is a theory of royal conduct; with Cariyiior Vidhiina (procedure or method) that makes a leader a moral being which was the ultimate objective of early Buddhist political theory. Dasa Raja Dhamma (Ten virtues of the ruler) is one of the major political concepts, which relates to the Dhamma concept of Buddhist. It could be found in Sutta, Khuddakanikāya, Jātaka, stating:
Dānaŋ sīlaŋ pariccāgaŋ ājjavaŋ maddavaŋ tapaŋ akkodaŋ avihimsañca khantiñca avirodhanaŋ
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 controlling) — destroying passion and performing duties without indolence.
7. Akkodha (non-anger) — being free from hatred and remaining calm in the midst of confusion.
8. Avihimsa (non-violence) — exercising non-violence, not being vengeful.
9. Khanti (forbearance) — practicing patience, and trembling to serve public interests.
10. Avirodhana (uprightness) — respecting opinions of other persons, avoiding prejudice and promoting public peace and order.
Further, the leader know and cultivate the qualities of discretion with regard to Atta(welfare), Dhamma (law), Matta (moderation), Kala (time) and Parisa (counsel).