INTEGRATING BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION TOWARDS EXCELLENCE

Abstract

This article aims to present the concept of integrating Buddhist principles into educational administration to achieve excellence. The goal is to raise awareness of the importance and necessity of school administration in an ever-changing environment. Administration is considered both a science and an art, involving knowledge, principles, and rules drawn from various disciplines as guidelines for practice. The success of educational administration depends on the knowledge, abilities, experience, and skills of the administrators or organizational leaders in applying relevant administrative theories and concepts appropriately to the context and situation. Similarly, integrating Buddhist principles into the science of educational administration can be done effectively. This integration can be applied in three areas: self-management through the Four Brahmavihara principles, people management through the Four Sangahavatthu principles, and task management through the Four Iddhipada principles. These will lead to excellence in both administrative processes and management, as well as in learner-centered teaching processes and the quality of students, ultimately improving the quality of education.