Buddhist Contributions to Indian Political Thought: Kingship, Justice, Dhamma, and Moral Governance Introduction Buddhist philosophical and ethical traditions have made profound contributions to the evolution of Indian political thought, particularly through their distinctive articulation of political authority, moral responsibility, and justice. Emerging in the 6th century BCE as a heterodox challenge to Brahmanical orthodoxy, Buddhism … Continue reading What is the contribution of Buddhist philosophical and ethical traditions to the development of Indian political thought, particularly in relation to concepts such as kingship, justice, moral governance (Dhamma), and the relationship between state authority and ethical responsibility?