Educational Institution Management with Buddhist Integration in the New Normal Era

Abstract

Educational institution management is a crucial responsibility of school administrators. They must perform this duty to develop students into complete human beings—physically, mentally, intellectually, knowledgeably, and morally. Students should possess ethics and cultural awareness in their lives, be able to live happily with others, and meet the needs of global society. Buddhism is a religion of wisdom and practical teachings. Buddhist principles discuss the truth according to natural laws. Buddhist dhamma principles comprise moral and ethical principles, aiming to provide insight into the current realities of the world and life. Specifically, management according to Buddhist principles involves applying Buddhist teachings to administration, both in terms of self-management by administrators and in their leadership roles. To drive educational organizations efficiently and effectively, self-mastery, people management, and work mastery are crucial. Integrating dhamma principles for application involves using the Three Characteristics of a Good Merchant (Papanikadhamma) for self-mastery, the Four Bases of Social Solidarity (Sangahavatthu) for people management, and the Four Paths of Accomplishment (Iddhipada) for work mastery. Additionally, dhamma principles are applied in managing the four main areas of school administration as follows:

         Academic (A): Applying the Threefold Training (Tisikkha)

         Budget (B): Applying the Four Virtues for Material Welfare (Ditthadhammikattha)

         Personnel (P): Applying the Seven Qualities of a Good Man (Sappurisa-dhamma) and Good Friend principles (Kalyanamitta)

         General Administration (G): Applying Good Friend principles (Kalyanamitta)