Buddhist-Oriented Educational Administration and Management in the Disruption Era for Driving Happy Workplaces

Abstract

This academic article aims to analyze and synthesize concepts of Buddhist-oriented educational administration and management in the disruption era as a framework for driving educational institutions toward becoming happy workplaces. The study was conducted through documentary research, reviewing relevant theories, concepts, and studies concerning educational administration, leadership in times of change, happy organization management, and Buddhist principles applicable to educational contexts.

The findings indicate that educational administrators in the disruption era should possess essential characteristics and competencies, including proactive change leadership, adaptability and resilience, a digital mindset, strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making skills, and crisis communication abilities. Simultaneously, educational institutions should promote the concept of a Happy Organization to enhance the holistic well-being of educational personnel. Furthermore, the integration of Buddhist principles, namely Sappurisadhamma 7 (Virtues of the Wise), Sangahavatthu 4 (Principles of Social Integration), and Brahmavihara 4 (Sublime States of Mind), into educational administration can foster compassion, collaboration, fairness, and organizational commitment. Such an approach contributes to sustainable educational development and supports learners in becoming knowledgeable, virtuous, and happy individuals.