Guidelines for Educational Administration Based on Buddhist Principles in the 21st Century

Abstract

             This article aims to analyze the challenges and complexities of educational administration in the contemporary era, which is characterized by rapid social, technological, and cultural changes. Therefore, educational administrators need to adapt modern management concepts and theories alongside the application of Buddhist principles, also known as Buddhist administration, to enhance efficiency and success in administration. Buddhist administration emphasizes the integration of the holy abidings (Brahmavihāra) for managing self, the four principles of service (Sanghavatthu) for managing people, and the four path of accomplishment (Iddhipāda) for managing work. These principles foster virtuous leadership, compassion, and balanced administration. This article suggests that the application of Buddhist educational administration in the 21^st century is an appropriate approach to drive educational organizations to respond to change sustainably and with maximum efficiency).