Buddhist Leadership of Ecclesiastical Leaders (Phra Sangha Thikan) and the Efficiency of Temple Management

Abstract

             This academic article aims to examine Buddhist leadership among Sangha leaders and its impact on effective temple management. The study reveals that Buddhist leadership is a leadership style based on moral principles, including morality, meditation, and wisdom. It emphasizes compassion and kindness toward others, utilizing wisdom as a guide for decision-making and problem-solving to ensure fairness, transparency, and maximum benefit for the Sangha. Buddhist leadership effectively motivates, inspires faith, and fosters cooperation among monks, novices, and the public. Crucially, Buddhist leadership is integrated with modern management processes, encompassing planning, organization, management, and control, ensuring that temple operations are systematic, goal-oriented, and responsive to the needs of the faithful.