BUDDHADHAMMA : THE PATH TO CREATING A SUSTAINABLE MORAL ORGANIZATION

Abstract

This article aims to explore the application of Buddhist principles in systematically and sustainably building a Moral Organization amid the context of globalization, where organizations face challenges related to competition, transparency, and public expectations. The long-term survival of organizations requires more than systemic efficiency; it must also be grounded in moral integrity, ethical values, and social responsibility. Buddhist principles such as the Four Noble Truths, the Four Brahmavihāra, the Four Saṅgahavatthu, the Four Iddhipāda, and the Seven Sappurisa-dhamma can be applied to promote virtue at the individual, team, and organizational levels. The focus is placed on developing leadership qualities, fostering collaborative relationships, and designing organizational strategies that integrate ethical dimensions alongside business goals.

This article presents an approach to integrating Buddhist principles into organizational management processes. Key areas include enhancing the moral capacity and competencies of personnel, fostering an organizational culture rooted in ethical values, and establishing transparent, accountable systems with ethics at the core. The goal is to develop organizations that can balance competence with virtue, and business growth with social responsibility. The findings of this study suggest that Buddhist principles offer a profound and adaptable value system that can be concretely applied in modern organizational contexts, thereby supporting the creation of “Moral organizations” that are ethically grounded and capable of sustainable growth in contemporary society.