ENHANCING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES BASED ON THE BRAHMAVIHARA DHAMMA FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EXECUTIVES

Abstract

This article aims to examine the enhancement of leadership qualities among organizational executives through the application of the Brahmavihara Dhamma. Leadership development grounded in the Four Brahmaviharas; Metta (loving-kindness and goodwill toward others), Karuna (compassion and the alleviation of others’ suffering), Mudita (sympathetic joy in others’ success), and Upekkha (equanimity and impartiality in the face of varying circumstances) provides a moral and practical framework for organizational management. Integrating these principles into leadership practices enables executives to cultivate positive interpersonal relationships, strengthen trust between leaders and subordinates, and foster ethical organizational cultures. Such leadership not only enhances team members’ well-being but also contributes to sustainable organizational growth. The application of Brahmavihara-based leadership thus emphasizes both ethical governance and the cultivation of desirable leadership attributes consistent with Buddhist teachings. The findings of this study may serve as a guideline for executives to refine their leadership roles and act as ethical role models within organizational contexts.