Integrating Buddhist Principles with Modern Management Science

Abstract

This academic article aims to present the concept of Buddhist management in the context of an era of rapid change. Government, private, civil society, and Buddhist organizations alike face significant economic, social, digital technological, and behavioral shifts. Management in this context cannot focus solely on efficiency, effectiveness, or results, but must also prioritize morality, ethics, quality of life for personnel, social responsibility, and sustainability. The article integrates Buddhist principles with modern management science, considering key Buddhist principles such as the Seven Virtues of a Good Person, the Four Bases of Success (Iddhipada), the Four Sublime States (Brahma Vihara), the Four Principles of Social Harmony (Sanghahavatthu), the Four Biases (Akati), and principles of good governance, as well as strategic management, leadership, human resource management, change management, and digital management. The analysis reveals that Buddhist management does not reject modern management science but complements the values ​​and ethics within the management process, with people, work, and morality being essential components that must be developed simultaneously. Ultimately, managers should be visionary leaders of change, using wisdom in decision-making, mindfulness in management, compassion towards personnel, adherence to principles of righteousness and fairness, and responsible use of technology and innovation. This will lead to efficient, ethical, trustworthy organizations capable of sustainable existence in a constantly changing society.