Development of Spiritual Leadership in Educational Institutions Integrated with Buddhism

Phra Sakda Chanasapo(Sommanawattana) Et Al

doi:10.17762/pae.v58i1.1369

Abstract

This academic article aimed to propose development of spiritual leadership in educational institutions integrated with Buddhism. Data was collected by using documentary study form the content related to spiritual leadership, educational management and Buddhist principle. Results of the study showed that a successful leader or executive or a good supervisor was one who can apply leadership principle in the management which can adjust the environment in order for subordinates or associates to share their minds to work for the most benefit of the performance. The management has leadership, as can be seen from the confidence and trust in the leader by providing support and assistance from subordinates, giving freedom to work, and hearing opinions from subordinates. Considering current leadership concepts such as visionary leadership, transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, and cultural leadership were found to be coherent in the idea that leaders have sharp vision and a future vision that is growing spiritual leadership. Therefore, it is very popular in today's society because it is sensitive not less than religious aspect. It is an effective leader in educational institutions, thus being able to provide education to excellence in the 21st century which emphasizes virtue, the strength, and deep commitment of the people in the organization which consists of important principles of oneself governance, personnel governance and work control.

Highlights

At present, Thai education management has always evolved
It is the educational management for the graduates to develop physical, intellectual, mental, emotional and social development
It is suitable for age having knowledge and virtue to live happily together in society based on the Thai identity with dignityand can be proud of being self-reliant, having the skills to continuously seek knowledge, basic skills for a career, a vision that is broad enough to be aware of the changes that will take place in the global society,and having a correct conscience, the state will provide at least 12 years of basic education thoroughly to everyone with qualityby the use of educational innovation and technology, as well as a variety of formats to meet individual and local differences

Summary

Introduction

Thai education management has always evolved. It maybe because there are factors both inside and outside the country causing changes in society, that is internal factors are caused by the need for social development to be prosperous and modern. It can be seen that the Five Precepts can be applied to help ensure sustainable development practices including the creation of justice and human rights in the world societyas well as the supervision of human behavior in the choice of consumption of things with a reason not to have a negative impact on society and the environment, and in the future [6]. Development of these 3 areas must rely on each otherwhich if developed in all three areas will bring to life the virtues of which will lead to access to true freedom and peace. Human resource development is a change in the process of thinking, behavior and practice to be more prosperous both in terms of knowledge, skill to increase efficiency and effectiveness of personnel, both for themselves, to work, to the organization and society, to achieve physical growth, verbal and mental according to the nature of the organization according to Buddhism developed ones will be a driving force for economic, social and national development [9]

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