Lung-Tan Lu

Fo Guang University, Taiwan

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v8-i3-41

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ABSTRACT

This study explores the relationship between Humanistic Buddhism and organizational behavior, focusing on the teachings of Master Hsing Yun. Humanistic Buddhism is characterized by six key principles: humanity, life, altruism, joy, timeliness, and universal salvation. Master Hsing Yun emphasizes that management is not about commands or authority, but about understanding, respect, tolerance, equality, and exchanging positions. He believes that the secret to effective management lies in managing one's own mind first, adhering to principles of time, space, digital statistics, and moral conduct. It is compared that Buddhist teachings with motivational theories such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, and McClelland's Achievement Motivation Theory. This study also explores various leadership theories, including Fiedler's Contingency Theory, Ethical Leadership, Situational Leadership Theory, Servant Leadership, and Mindful Leadership.

KEYWORDS:

Humanistic Buddhism, Management, Organizational Behavior, Motivation Theory, Leadership Theory, Mindfulness

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