BEST PRACTICE BUDDHIST INNOVATION IN EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The research entitled “Best Practices in Buddhist Innovation for Effective Educational Institution Administration” aims to: (1) examine best practices in Buddhist-based educational administration at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Ubon Ratchathani Campus; (2) synthesize Buddhist innovations in effective educational administration in accordance with the quality assurance indicator framework of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Ubon Ratchathani Campus; and(3) develop an administrative model that integrates Buddhist principles with modern management concepts.

This study employs a qualitative research methodology, utilizing in-depth interviews with administrators, faculty members, and educational personnel who possess extensive experience and demonstrated success in educational institution administration. Data were analysed using descriptive content analysis to synthesize systematic knowledge and best practices that can be practically applied in real institutional contexts. The findings reveal that best practices in Buddhist innovation for effective educational administration consist of five key components: (1) professional leadership grounded in moral and ethical principles;(2) effective educational management that systematically links policy, planning, and operational practice; (3)organizational culture that fosters unity, trust, and collaborative learning;(4) participatory engagement of administrators, personnel, and stakeholders in decision-making and institutional development; and (5) systematic and continuous internal supervision. These components are integrative guided by the Four Brahmavihāra principles loving kindness (mettā), compassion (karuṇā), sympathetic joy (muditā), and equanimity (upekkhā) which contribute to a balanced approach to administration encompassing efficiency, effectiveness, and intrinsic moral values. The synthesis indicates that such Buddhist innovations in educational administration significantly enhance educational quality, organizational strength, and institutional sustainability, making them highly appropriate for application within contemporary social and educational contexts.