Strengthening Leadership According to the Four Brahmavihara Principles Through the Basic Unit Leader Training Course of Students of Faculty of Education, Mahamakut Buddhist University Lanna Campus

Abstract

This research article aimed to study and analyze the development of leadership based on the principles of the Four Brahmaviharas through the role of scoutmasters and hiking activities in the Basic Unit Leader Training Course. It also proposed ways to enhance leadership accordingly. The sample group consisted of 88 students from the Faculty of Education at Mahamakut Buddhist University, Lanna Campus, who participated in the training camp. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation. The results showed that: 1) Students from the Faculty of Education who participated in the training were mostly enrolled in language-related programs, reflecting the labor market's emphasis on foreign language communication skills. They expressed a very high level of agreement (average score of 4.40) regarding the development of leadership based on the Four Brahmaviharas—particularly Mudita (sympathetic joy) and Upekkha (equanimity). This reflects the effectiveness of the training program in cultivating ethical leadership in a concrete manner, aligned with the educational context of Buddhist universities that integrate Dhamma principles with academic knowledge through diverse learning activities. 2) It is recommended to further promote and diversify the training activities, emphasizing experiential learning and reflective thinking to foster sustainable behavioral and attitudinal change through the integration of learned knowledge into real-life practice