A Buddhist Way for Emotional Quotient Development

Abstract

This article aims to present the Buddhist method for developing emotional intelligence. The results of the study found that: how to develop emotional intelligence according to the principles of mindfulness, it is a life development principle that emphasizes the interplay between emotional components and intellectual components. The practice of mindfulness consists of diligence (atapi) and mindfulness (satimā) as emotional components (EQ). Sampacchano (having awareness) is the component of intelligence (IQ). These three elements work together to determine the consideration of emotions, namely the body, feelings, and mind and dhamma. Mindfulness can be practiced at any time in daily life. There are 4 major movement symptoms: standing, walking, sitting, lying down, and moving. Therefore, emotional intelligence promotes success in work and family and personal and social life. Because emotional intelligence will create oneself to understand the feelings of oneself and others, know one's own strengths and weaknesses, and know how to manage with the appropriate expression of emotions and feelings that appear on the outside.