BUDDHIST LEADERSHIP FOR ADMINISTRATOR OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCORDING TO SANGKHAHAWATTHU 4 PRINCIPLES

Abstract

This article aims to compile concepts regarding local administrative organizations and the leadership of local administrators by applying the four principles of Saṅgahavatthu (Four Bases of Social Solidarity) to explain the management of local administrative organizations. From past to present, Thai society has received support from one important institution: the Buddhist institution. The teachings of Lord Buddha, which have existed for over two thousand years since the time of the Buddha, remain relevant and can be applied as a guide for living and managing effectively. Additionally, these teachings contribute to solving current social problems. The importance of these principles endures. Leadership is not something that naturally arises; it comes from observation, learning, development, practice, and possessing good morals and ethics. The application of Buddhist teachings in management is modern, aligns with scientific principles, and can be adapted for efficient and effective work. These are timeless principles, stemming from the wisdom of Lord Buddha, guiding life from the time of the Buddha to the present.