Buddhist Nationalism
A current fusing ethnic identity and Theravada Buddhist faith, seeing the nation as guardian of the Dharma threatened by minorities, as in Sinhalese nationalism in Sri Lanka and the Ma Ba Tha and 969 monk movements in Myanmar.
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In one sentence
I want a Buddhist nation that protects the Dharma and the majority, with influential monks, strong leaders, and minorities under watch.
Political axes
Profile across the 12 axes
- Strong · Unitary
Structure
- Balanced
Representation
- Strong · Security
Power
- Strong · Assimilation
Immigration
- Strong · Militarist
Diplomacy
- Balanced
Intervention
- Balanced
Economy
- Leaning · Planning
Control
- Strong · Protectionism
Trade
- Very strong · Religious
Religion
- Strong · Traditionalist
Morality
- Leaning · Biology
Technology
What sets this ideology apart
Religion
Leans further toward religious than 93% of the 253 ideologies in the catalog.
Ideology median 59This ideology 7
Of all the axes, Religion is where it stands furthest from the rest.
Economy
On Economy, it sits practically at the catalog median.
Ideology median 58This ideology 57
Here it shares common ground with most ideologies.
Personalities
Viktor Orbán
Hungary's prime minister from 2010 to 2026, Orbán built so-called illiberal democracy, combining nationalism, Christian conservatism, sovereignty vis-à-vis the EU and control over media and courts; defeated in 2026, he leads Fidesz in opposition.
Closest, by dimension
Politically13th Dalai Lama (Thubten Gyatso)Religious leader and head of state94%
SociallyAristotlePhilosopher93%
EconomicallyMartin HeideggerPhilosopher99%
Other compatible profiles
Political theoryJulius EvolaPhilosopher92%
PoliticsMaximilien RobespierreRevolutionary89%
PoliticsMarshal Deodoro da FonsecaMilitary officer and statesman88%
PoliticsCarl Gustaf Emil MannerheimMarshal and statesman88%
PoliticsErnesto GeiselMilitary officer and statesman87%
PhilosophyPlatoPhilosopher86%
PoliticsJulius CaesarMilitary leader86%
PoliticsGetúlio VargasStatesman86%
The most distant
Countries
Reference country
Sri Lanka
Buddhist-national republicAn island presidential republic in South Asia, Sri Lanka gives constitutional primacy to Buddhism, won the war against Tamil separatists in 2009, faced the 2022 debt crisis, and elected a left-wing coalition in 2024.
Other close countries
Sri Lanka
Buddhist-national republicAn island presidential republic in South Asia, Sri Lanka gives constitutional primacy to Buddhism, won the war against Tamil separatists in 2009, faced the 2022 debt crisis, and elected a left-wing coalition in 2024.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyMyanmarBuddhist military junta87%
SociallyBhutanBuddhist-conservationist monarchy93%
EconomicallyBoliviaPlurinational-popular republic97%
The most distant
Ancient Egypt
c. 3100–30 a.C.A Nile Valley civilization ruled by pharaonic dynasties through periods of unity and fragmentation. Sacred kingship, temples, and agricultural administration structured society; practices and institutions varied over three millennia.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyMeiji Japan1868–191288%
SociallySpartac. 900–192 a.C.89%
EconomicallyKingdom of Prussia1701–191898%
The most distant
Ideological proximity
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