Development of Transformational Leadership based on Buddhadhamma for Teacher-Monks in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, Dhamma Study Division, in Sangha Regional Administration Area 1

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Phramaha Wichit Indadhammo (Phitpeng), Phramaha Sombat Dhanapañño, Kasem Sangnont, Phrakhruwirunsutakhun Uttamasakko

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The purposes of this research were to study the state of transformational leadership, to develop transformational leadership based on Buddhadhamma for teacher-monks in Phrapariyattidhamma schools, and to propose a transformational leadership based on Buddhadhamma for Teacher-Monks in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, Dhamma Study Division, in Sangha Regional Administration Area 1. Mixed methods research was designed using documentary  research, quantitative research and qualitative research, which consisted of studying, analyzing and collecting from 6 aspects of transformational leadership, asking for opinions on leadership changes from 205 teaching teachers in the Dharma Teaching School, Dharma Department. Interviewing and focus group discussion were conducted with 10 experts from the group of administrators of Phrapariyattidhamma School, qualified person in the field of Dharma, Sanam Luang Dharma Department, expert in Buddhism and experts in educational institutes administration. Statistics used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and qualitative data was analyzed by content analysis. Results indicated that 1) the state of transformational leadership based on Buddhadhamma for Teacher-Monks in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, Dhamma Study Division, in Sangha Regional Administration Area 1 in overall 6 aspects, teachers' opinions were at a high level. 2) Transformational leadership based on Buddhadhamma for teacher-monks in Phrapariyattidhamma schools was developed, all 6 aspects are integrated with the four aspects of power, namely Chanta, Viriya, Chitta and Vimangsa, and organize activities to promote leadership development and change according to the Buddhist principles. 3) A transformational leadership based on Buddhadhamma for Teacher-Monks in Phrapariyattidhamma Schools, Dhamma Study Division, in Sangha Regional Administration Area 1 was proposed by promoting transformational leadership of the monks to teach the Dharma and has 6 aspects: 1) creating prestige or having ideological influence, 2) inspiration, 3) taking into account the individuality, 4) Intellectual stimulation, 5) Situational reward, 6) Special talent, and organized activities to promote the development of transformational leadership according to the four aspects of power, namely Chanta, Viriya, Chitta and Vimangsa: 1) Activities for developing prestige or influence, 2) Activities for developing leadership, changing motivation, 3) Activities for develop transformational leadership in regards to individuality, 4) Activities for leadership development, intellectual stimulation changes, 5) Activities for leadership development, reward situational changes, 6) Activities for leadership development, and talent changes.

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