JUSTICE IN DEMOCRATIC RULERS AND THE LAW OF KARMA ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF BUDDHISM AND THE SITUATION WITHIN THAILAND
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For justice to be achieved in a state, in addition to the democratic form of government, which is an important part, the Buddhist teachings on the law of karma are an extremely important part in making justice manifest. The law of karma concerning good karma and morality, namely honesty in any action, will create justice in various matters within the state, of state resources and the management of state resources to be widespread and fair to the people. in the distribution Justice can only be achieved when rulers are truly moral. For justice to be realized in the state, the ruling class must believe in the law of karma, and the law of karma is the actions taken by the ruling class in distributing resources to benefit the people as equally as possible. When the ruling class believes and the law obeys the law of karma, there is justice in society.It will be reflected in the happiness of the people and all people will live equally and have justice in all aspects. Both material and spiritual prosperity will certainly come to the state or country.
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