Buddhism and Development of Leaders

Abstract

In the era of globalized society that is a borderless world, problems about the leader is often occur in the present society. Leaders manage without unity, leaders abuse their power for the benefit of themselves and their peers, and are based on the principles of goodwill, regardless of the survival of most organizations or people. 
Religious institutions are considered one of the most important institutions in Thailand along with the National and Monarchy. Especially Buddhism, which is a religion with doctrines and teachings that can be tested and proven according to science. Buddhism is a religion that has principles of development management, both personal development, human development and job development, has the principles of self-government, group governing, national or public society, Which is called “Buddhadhamma” (Buddhist morality). The monks have always been representatives of the religious institute that exists with Thai society. Monks have a great influence on encouraging or introducing social activities and causing many changes. They play a vital role in guiding the lives of most Thais in a moral way, using Buddhist principles to motivate or develop leaders. The leaders of various organizations are therefore very important to know Buddhist principles and put into practice in order to jointly develop the country to be stable and sustainable.