Leading Change, the Buddhist Perspective

Insights to a Changing World Journal, Vol. 2012, No. 1, pp. 111-129, 2012

19 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2012

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K C P Low

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation); University of the South Pacific; University of South Australia

Date Written: March 31, 2012

Abstract

In this paper, through literature review and interviews, the academician-practitioner examines and views change from the perspective of Buddhism. If human beings are not attached to a system, a procedure or a practice in one form or the other, they simply move from one to another. No feelings of loss exist when there are no feelings of desire and attachment. One thus just slides or moves along. 'Move with the cheese. And enjoy it!' (Johnson, 1998). Change is to be gladly accepted, and interestingly, what the management gurus are saying about coping with change coincide with Buddhist principles.

Keywords: leading change, Buddha, Anicca, Buddhism, non-attachment or detachment, positive thinking

Suggested Citation

Low, Kim Cheng Patrick, Leading Change, the Buddhist Perspective (March 31, 2012). Insights to a Changing World Journal, Vol. 2012, No. 1, pp. 111-129, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2112814

Kim Cheng Patrick Low (Contact Author)

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation) ( email )

28, Ryskulbekov street
Almaty
Kazakhstan

University of the South Pacific ( email )

Laucala Campus
Suva
Fiji

University of South Australia

37-44 North Terrace, City West Campus
Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Australia

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