A Righteous King (Dhammaraja): His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Buddhism

Abstract

His Majesty king Bhumibol Adulyadej has been respected as the nation’s great monarch over the more than five decades of his rule. He has sacrificed himself to work and all sorts of activities that aim at providing benefit to his people and his nation. He has continued the tradition of the Great Dhamma King, which all previous monarchs of the Royal house of Chakri have followed by observing and applying the Buddhist virtues to the administration of the country. He has firm believes, respect and good knowledge on Buddhism. His admirable manner, benevolence and kindness, wisdom and sincerity have been evident in all the activities he has been involved with. And has become the perfect example of a leader endowed with goodness and virtues. He has been acclaimed as “the Developer king who has worked the hardest in the world.” His activities that aim at helping the people and nation as well as to develop the economy and raise the people’s quality of life by following the Buddhist principles.