Guidelines for Applying the Middle Path Principle to Quantum Strategic Management of Leading Buddhist Schools under the Office of Secondary Education Service Area Office Bangkok 1

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: 1) Study the application of the Middle Path (Majjhima patipada) in school administration; 2) Examine quantum strategic management within leading Buddhist-oriented schools; and 3) Synthesize guidelines for integrating the Middle Path into quantum strategic management for school administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 1. This study employed a qualitative research methodology. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews with purposively selected administrators from five school “Leading Buddhist-Oriented Schools.” The research instruments included document analysis summaries and semi-structured interview guides. Data were analyzed using content analysis and presented through descriptive analysis. The research findings revealed that: 1) Regarding the application of the Middle Path, administrators prioritize management based on the foundation of “moderation and balance” by integrating the Noble Eightfold Path into four key dimensions: balancing organizational goals with personnel well-being, implementing innovation under the principle of Right Livelihood, balancing academic excellence with moral development, and employing Right View as a compass for organizational transformation. 2) In terms of quantum strategic management, administrators focus on managing under conditions of uncertainty by viewing the school as an interconnected ecosystem. This approach emphasizes organizational agility and the creation of synergy through the “Home-Temple-School” (Bovorn) network, driven by mindfulness and wisdom rather than quantitative metrics. 3) The synthesized guidelines resulted in the “Four Pillars of Modern Buddhist-Quantum School Administration Model,” which consists of: (1) Middle Path Strategy, creating a strategic balance between academic outcomes and organizational welfare; (2) Right Harmonization, establishing flexible collaborative networks and participatory decision-making; (3) Mindfulness Innovation, utilizing modern technology without compromising interpersonal relationships or morality; and (4) Holistic Quality, measuring success through spiritual, academic, and social dimensions to ensure organizational sustainability in the digital age.