THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Quotes by Buddha

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.”

- Buddha

TOPIC OF THE DAY

Buddhist Approach to Management

Business Administration is one of the hot subjects in college curriculum all over the world nowadays. In this area, however, Buddhism has its own unique management theory and practice, which has evolved over a long period of time. As early as Sakyamuni Buddha’s time, the Sangha community has had a well-developed administration system. Over time, the system endured numerous changes and evolved sophisticated methods of management and leadership. In the Avatamsaka Suttra, commenting on the “three refuges”, Buddha said: “Taking refuge in the Sangha means one should make the Sanga a well-administered and harmonious community for all sentient beings.” From this comment, it can be seen that Buddhist Sangha communities were organizations which excelled in managerial skills.

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