BHAVANA DHAMMA: THE PRINCIPLE OF DHAMMA FOR PROMOTION OF THE QUALITY OF WORK LIFE

Abstract

Dhamma and Buddhists are somethings that are always together for long time. We always find the teaching of Dhamma in all the activities that Buddhists, not only in Thailand, but also around the world, have organized or participated in. The teaching of Dhamma has been applied in those activities to recall the moral in their mind. Dhamma has been applied even in the working days’ life of every Buddhist. Most officers would practice what they have learnt from Dhamma in their daily routines, including the other responsibilities that they have, to manage their tasks successfully and effectively. So, the principle of Dhamma that has been applied to promote the quality of work life is the 4 Bhàvanà principle which has the objectives as follows 1) Physical development: have a good personality 2) Moral development: be disciplined and live in morality 3) Emotional development: be diligent and focused 4) Intellectual development: be wised, recognize the truth, understand the world, and be able to solve problems. When all the 4 aspects has been practiced, they will be healthy both mentally and physically. At the same time, they will be ready to live their lives and do their jobs that they have responsibilities to. This will lead to the achievement of the tasks as they have set the goal.