APPLYING BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION QUALITY IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Abstract

This academic article aims to: 1) study Buddhist principles consistent with modern educational administration, and 2) propose guidelines for applying these principles to enhance school quality amidst disruptive change. The study finds that while modern Western management theories—such as Servant Leadership and Strategic Management—offer high systemic efficiency, they often lack the dimensions of spiritual and ethical development for personnel. This article proposes an integrated Buddhist administration framework comprising four pillars: Sappurisa-dhamma VII for strategic planning, Brahmavihara IV for human resource management, Sangahavatthu IV for fostering organizational engagement, and Iddhipada IV for driving academic quality. The expected qualitative outcomes include ethical decision-making, the creation of a trust-based organizational ecosystem, and the enhancement of intrinsic motivation among staff. Policy recommendations emphasize that governing agencies should incorporate these principles into strategic plans and transition from rigid evaluations to coaching-based supervision to achieve a sustainable and balanced learning organization in the digital age.