Business Administration Based on Theravada Buddhist Philosophy

Abstract

          This research aims 1) to study the concepts of business administration, according to the principles found in the Sutra 2). to manage the business, according to the Buddhist principles found in the Sutra 3). to apply this research for Thai society. This research is qualitative research approach utilizing documentary research. Studying Tripitaka and research documents related to Theravada Buddhism. Data were collected from secondary sources in the country and outside the countries, includes various books about general business administration, focuses on self-management, human management and management as the key

          The result of the research shows that the administration can take many forms, but all forms focus on success as well, using different paths. The Tripitaka administration emphasizes training the mind beyond emotions. Training oneself must be done in terms of Sila, Samadhi, Panya. Sila is to maintain manners. Samadhi is to stabilize the mind and to not be vacillated by the external factors. Panya is to be smart and reasonable along with to be able to control emotions. An ability to apply the Buddha's teachings for life thoughtfully is also Panya. These things are used to reasonably solve problems in all situations. In addition, it is necessary to maintain one's self-etiquette (self-control). And then they can also teach others to know and act in goodwill with others including using morality and paying attention to members of the organization, Comforting and encouraging one another (Governing people) having ability for personal selection to put the right person on the right job and governing the rule of good governance are important. This is for the common and personal benefits in private and public sphears(Occupancy). For the research application of this study to Thai society, the researcher would like to offer these research results to create and extend them as a Model of Buddhist Administration Curriculum for Organizational Leadership Development. And the research findings on the Buddhist principles that are fair for administrators should be adapted for using in the administrative organizations. The principles of self-management, human management, and administration should be adapted for personal development. And the application of the foregoing should come from the base of the moderate post-modern paradigm, so that it can respond to the happiness according to its wisdom instinct. That are creativity, adaptation, cooperation, searching and having good governance to create happiness together.