Desirable Leadership Characteristics According to Buddhism.

Abstract

            Humans are social animals. The fact that we humans live together a lot therefore it is necessary to have a leader. Leaders are therefore as important as a compass that is necessary for travelers and a pile that is necessary for building houses. In addition, leaders are also the creators of moral and ethical principles in society and organizations. If you want to know the prosperity of society you have to look at the leaders first.

            In Buddhism, the characteristics or qualities of a leader are described as being like the leader of the herd. It can be seen that there are 2 characteristics of leaders appearing in the Suttanta Pitaka: 1) Physical characteristics are external characteristics. A leader or ruler with a good personality has a great impact on psychology. That is, it will make those who see or subordinates feel praised and admired. Because the physical characteristics of a leader are a part of creating the leader's charisma. 2) Moral and ethical characteristics are internal characteristics. This is considered to be the most important quality of a ruler or leader. It is a factor that creates power. Leaders or parents who have morality and ethics are able to capture the hearts of their followers. A ruler or leader who has morality and ethics will definitely rule righteously, which will bring happiness and prosperity to himself, the community, society, and the nation.