Buddhism's primary scriptures do not set down a precise political philosophy, a polysemous reading of the Pali Sutta Pitaka reveals a political ideal that complements the soteriological teachings of the Buddha
Explanation:
On many levels, as exposure to Buddhism by the general population grew, so did Buddhism's position as a political machine, gaining tremendous influence in the court and on the main effort of government. ... In addition to these appointments, Buddhism was still very much restricted to the aristocracy.
