Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The significant impacts on contemporary society of the fusion of Buddhist precepts with digital progress. It highlights how this confluence has improved general well-being, promoted moral engagement in social and political spheres, and aided in the dissemination of Buddhist teachings. The purpose of this essay is to investigate how Buddhism and the digital revolution have influenced local political behavior in Thailand. Documentary research is what this paper is. The findings highlight the significance of digital technology and Buddhist concepts for political engagement in Thailand. It demonstrates how Buddhist organizations and people have been able to disseminate their teachings, become more active in local politics, and advocate for political change thanks to the development of internet platforms. Digital innovations and Buddhist influence have come together to create a more informed and engaged public, which has also affected political conduct by bringing Buddhist ethical practices and ideals into political discourse. As a result, the interplay between religious beliefs and technological advancement is influencing local political behavior in Thailand and promoting a unique blend of traditional values and modern democratic participation. The study concludes by emphasizing how important digital technology and Buddhist concepts are to raising political engagement in Thailand. By fusing traditional ideals with contemporary democratic involvement, it shows how the public has become more aware and involved as a result of the convergence of technological innovations and Buddhist influence, changing local political behavior.
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220501433