BUDDHIST LEADERSHIP OF THE SANGHA TOWARDS A NEW ERA OF LEADERSHIP PROMOTION

Abstract

The world in the 21^st century is facing changes in various dimensions that affect the environment, economy, society, politics, and technology. Thailand is facing changes in technology, society, and climate issues, causing organizations to adapt by having executives who can lead the organization through the changes. Buddhist leadership is a management approach that integrates Buddhist principles in terms of wisdom, goodness, and knowledge by applying the POSDC management process to create a balance between the organization and society through a Buddhist organizational culture that is virtuous and responsible towards the current society. The context of Buddhist ecclesiastical governance is important in governing and developing the temple in various dimensions, such as governance, religious education, the dissemination of religious teachings, and charity, including building relationships with people in the community by using the principles of self-development, management of residences, or helping laypeople. This type of integrated temple development is considered to create cooperation between the temple and the community. Therefore, the temple is the center of creating a highly developed society.