Mindful Leadership: The Ability of the Leader to Develop Compassion and Attention without Judgment - A Case Study of the Leader of Buddhist Higher Education Institute

• Main Authors: Burmansah Burmansah*, Rugaiyah Rugaiyah, Mukhneri Mukhtar, Siti Nabilah, Ahmad Jauhari Hamid Ripki, Arum Fatayan
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: RU Publications 2020-01-01
• Series: European Journal of Educational Research
• Subjects: mindful leadership; mindfulness; deep listening; compassion; non-judgment; qualitative case study.
• Online Access: https://eu-jer.com/EU-JER_9_1_51.pdf
• ISSN: 2165-8714; 2165-8714

The objective of this research is to describe the practice of mindful leadership at the IABS - Plum Village Buddhist Monastery Upper Hamlet, France, looking at the abbot's pattern and role in developing and managing the Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies and the monastery. This research uses the approach of qualitative research with the method of a single case study. The research data collection uses the techniques of observation, interview, and documentation study. The research procedure used in this research consists of several research steps utilizing the case study method of Robert K. Yin: research planning, research design, research preparation, research data collection, research data analysis, and doing the research report. The research analysis is done by pattern matching. The data validity testing through data source triangulation and technique triangulation. The result of this research shows that mindful leadership can develop the ability to develop compassion and attention without judgment. The study shows that a leader has compassion towards global issues and can accept with openness. A leader who practices mindfulness for a long time can direct towards openness of one’s self to others. The leader can lead with compassion and care and also understand hi members well. The ability to develop this compassion shows the ability to listen without judgment, not blame, and not discriminate.