BUDDHIST ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL QUALITY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LOPBURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This academic journal aims to present the concept of Buddhist administrative leadership and analyze its potential application to enhance the educational quality of secondary schools in Lopburi province amidst 21^st century challenges. The study synthesizes knowledge from relevant academic documents and research. The analysis reveals that Buddhist administrative leadership, founded on the Threefold Training (Morality, Concentration, and Wisdom), can directly impact educational quality by integrating key Buddhist principles into three administrative domains 1) Academic Administration, utilizing the Four Paths of Accomplishment  to foster learning innovations 2) Personnel Administration, applying the Four Bases of Social Solidarity and the Four Divine Abodes to build unity and morale and 3) General Management, employing Buddhist good governance principles for transparency and accountability. Furthermore, the study finds that Buddhist administration aligns with modern leadership theories, such as Servant Leadership and Competency-based Management, thereby fostering a sustainable learning organization culture that positively affects both teacher and student quality. This article, therefore, provides policy recommendations for the Lopburi Secondary Educational Service Area Office on developing school administrators through training programs, creating mentoring networks, and adjusting evaluation and selection criteria. It also suggests future research directions to expand upon this body of knowledge.