Strengthening Political Leadership Model of Local Politicians based on Buddhist Principles in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Abstract

          The objectives of this research were as follows: To analyze the general condition of political leadership of local politicians in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. 2) To analyze principles, concepts and theories strengthening Buddhist political leadership of local politicians in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. 3) To create a knowledge model for strengthening Buddhist political leadership among local politicians. In Nakhon Si Thammarat province. This research is qualitative research by collecting document data In-depth interviews with 25 persons and a group discussion stage from 11 persons. Research tools include interview and from data analysis using descriptive methods. The findings were as follows: 1) The general condition of the political leadership of local politicians in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province found that the tendency of the majority of those selected are usually people who the public trusts at a certain level. It is measured by the people close to the applicant and how they were managed when they held the position. Is it respected and respected by the people in the area and when local politicians who are elected to office are people who behave well, act rightly, and take care. If managed in accordance with what the people hope for, they will often be elected for the next term or even close people. When they come to apply, they often receive votes as well. But on the other hand, if chosen, there will be no development. Seeking only personal benefit and those of others use the power you have in an illegal way. People will lose their popularity. This causes people to be apathetic about local politics. Giving importance to local politics reduces less because of the negative attitude of the elected local politicians, lack of transparency, no working in development only creates influence for profit. Appoint close people to come work to receive compensation with connections regardless of knowledge and abilities that match the line of work. 2) Dhamma principles, concepts, and theories for strengthening Buddhist political leadership of local politicians in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. It was found that local politicians can be compared to being representatives of the people, having knowledge and abilities that are evident and therefore being chosen. Because the people trust the leaders a good person must be a person who has morality and dhamma as a basis. (1) Self-rule using the 4 principles of Iddhipada, that is, leaders should have the characteristic of eagerness to learn. Love the work you receive (chantha), make an effort to make the work you receive successful (viriya), care for those around you, be dedicated to your work (chitta), have a good, appropriate posture, be a good role model (vimansa). (2) Domination Person by using the four sangaha vatthu: knowing how to share (dana), speaking polite words (piyavaca), making oneself useful (atthacariya), acting appropriately and consistently (samanatta), and (3) holding one's work. Using the four brahmavihara: governing people with kindness, compassion, kindness, equanimity, and right livelihood. Earning one's livelihood in a legal and ethical manner. 3) Model for strengthening Buddhist political leadership of local politicians in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Through a model called the 4Control Model consisting of Self Control, which is the principle used to control oneself by applying the 4 Iddipada principles, Staff Control is a dhamma principle used in treating others by applying the 4 principles of Sangha Vatthu, Task Control is a principle used in operation by applying the principles of Sappurisa Dhamma 7, Government Control, which is the principle used in govern by applying the Virtues of the King.