Analytical Study of Buddhism-Based Good Governance Application in Public and Private Sectors Management

Abstract

— Objectives of this research were to study concepts, principles and Buddhist methods related
to good governance, to analyze the Buddhism-based good governance application at public and private
organizations and to propose the Buddhist principles and methods related to good governance for
capability development by using the qualitative research, collected data from documents and 35 key
informants who were religious and political leaders from 5 organizations by in-depth interviewing and
focus group discussion. Findings were as follows: 1. The Buddhist concept and principles related to good
governance as appeared in Buddhist scriptures are the principles of self-management, human
management, and administration consisting of principles of service and welfare, prosperity and Royal
virtues , etc and. the management by wisdom, non-violence, honesty, sharing, responsibility, self-reliance,
sufficient livelihood and happiness. 2. The Buddhist good governance application for public and private
organizations management were found that the good governance could be applied by: 1) the rule of law;
laws and power were used for integrity 2) the ethics; peaceful society by knowledge and virtues. 3)
Transparency; clarified and verified work process, 4) participation; important decisions being made
collectively. 5) accountability; daring to accept the operational results and 6) money for Value; worthy
values for sustainable learning. 3) The Model of Buddhist principle and method-based good governance
for organizational development were found that, the 2CP-go model consisted of 2 concepts; Buddhist
principles and good governance being implemented in 7 steps, resulting 3 outcomes; stability,
sustainability, and happiness of all. The model was consistent with modern organization management that
aims for the benefits and happiness for all in accordance with Buddhism.