THE APPLICATION OF THE FOUR PRINCIPLES OF BHĀVANĀ FOR DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AMONG LOWER SECONDARY STUDENTS AT WAT SUWANNAWAT SCHOOL BANG THONG SUBDISTRICT THAI MUEANG DISTRICT PHANG NGA PROVINCE

Abstract

This research paper aims to : 1) To study the concepts related to the development of leadership qualities among lower secondary students at Wat Suwannawat School, Bang Thong Subdistrict, Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga Province. 2) To study the Four Principles of Bhāvanā as found in the Buddhist scriptures. 3) To apply the Four Principles of Bhāvanā for developing leadership qualities among lower secondary students at Wat Suwannawat School, Bang Thong Subdistrict, Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga Province. This is a qualitative research study that focuses on document analysis and in-depth interviews, and is presented in a descriptive narrative format. The research findings reveal the following : 1) Concepts Related to the Development of Student Leadership. Leadership is an inherent quality present in all human beings from birth, which can be shaped and refined through education and training. This foundational leadership potential can be influenced by various environmental factors, either positively or negatively. However, leadership can be further developed and enhanced 2) The Four Principles of Bhāvanā that appear in Buddhist scriptures are the process of true development: 1. Physical meditation or physical development 2. Moral meditation or moral development 3. Mental meditation or mental development 4. Wisdom meditation or wisdom development 3) Application of the Four Principles of Bhāvanā for the Development of Student Leadership in 4 areas: 1) Principles of practice in terms of physical precepts, concentration and wisdom. 2) Knowing how to be careful in your behavior, not causing harm to anyone, knowing how to help and support each other. 3) Doing what should be done, not being indifferent, by giving importance to everyone who works together and for the students to be happy in their minds. 4) Being mindful, being happy in your work, having a happy family, meaning being happy in both body and mind.