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Thanissaro, Phra Nicholas (2018) Beyond precepts in conceptualizing Buddhist leadership. Journal of Buddhist Ethics, 25 . pp. 119-145.

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Abstract

Monastic saṅgha members may be seen as monopolizing leadership in traditional forms of Buddhism. The usual Theravādin justification for this is that monastics keep a greater number of precepts than laypeople and therefore provide a higher standard of ethical leadership as well as being symbols of their religion. Such allocation of authority to monks breaks down where the monastic-lay distinction blurs. This paper presents a review of literature, anthropological and attitude research findings to explore how the demand for alternative modes of leadership, such as charismatic, visionary, servant, facilitative, strategic, or participative leadership or management, has opened up opportunities for lay people to take more prominent roles in Buddhist leadership in Western Buddhism as well as contemporary Asian contexts.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BQ Buddhism
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education Studies (2013- )
Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Buddhist monasticism and religious orders, Leadership -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Buddhist Ethics
Publisher: Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
ISSN: 1076-9005
Official Date: 2018
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2018Published
23 March 2018Accepted
Volume: 25
Page Range: pp. 119-145
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Open Access
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