Integrating Buddhist principles to strengthen political culture Participatory model according to the principles of Iddhipatthamma

Abstract

Political culture is an important factor that determines the political behavior of members of society. And is the factor that makes the form and nature of the political System in each society different. Integrating Buddhist principles to strengthen participatory political culture according to the principles of Iddhipatadhamma has the following 4 aspects: 1) As for high political participation according to IddhipadadhammaIn, the people should sacrifice and support political activities, adhere to and have faith in politics, and respect to the differences of people. 2) As for awareness of civic duty according to Iddhipadadhamma principles, the people should express good willing to colleagues, have good hope and wishes to each other. 3) As for awareness of impact of the policy according to Iddhipadadhamma principles, the people should have public mind, brainstorm to fix policies and accept the possible affect. 4) As for the interest in political activities according to Iddhipadadhamma principles, the people should think of community and society and realize their own rights and duties in participation in political activities.

Political culture is that part of culture that is the product of political knowledge, ideas and beliefs that an individual or group of people has transmitted from one generation to the next. Through the process of socialization which consists of important main institutions including: family institution educational institutions, religious institutions, political and administrative institutions and media institutions Culture creates order. And the unity of human society. Therefore, political culture is important in that it promotes political legitimacy. Key factors in initiating change and important factors of political development.