The Leadership of the Group Executive Charity School of Buddhist Temples

Abstract

To build the leadership for executives, three types of dharmic principle must be applied to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem.  First is “Pa-pa-ni-ka-dham3” or “qualities of a successful shopkeeper or businessman”, which is the most suitable one used in shaping their characteristics. Second is “Prom-wi-han4” or “Four Sublime States of Mind” which can make great teamwork. And the last one is “It-thi-bat4” or “basis for success”, which leads to the success. All of these will make executives manage charity schools effectively. Executives are the directors of the charity school in Buddhist temple. They should be knowledgeable, professional, creative and determined. Moreover, the important qualifications consist of Jak-ku-ma (expert, broad view), Met-ta (mercy), Ga-ru-na (sympathy), Mu-ti-ta (kind-hearted) and Au-bek-kha (Neutral). In addition, It-thi-bat4 can make executives achieve their goals, feel satisfied, be patient as well as keep working until it is done, and Wi-mang-sa can help work done effectively and efficiently. To relate between an education and a social environment, executives ought to analyze a problem and a trend in educational system, lead an organization, plan a strategy and be a leader. Wi-tu-ro means being professional. This is to say, good executives take the lead. They have personality, courage, clear vision with ambition to succeed. They also encourage the team to perform to their optimum all the time and drive organizational success. They know that they will not have a happy and motivated team unless they themselves exhibit a positive attitude. Ni-sa-ya-sum-pun-no applies ideology, interpersonal relations, technical skill, human resource, fund, material, facilities into administrative management of the charity school.