BUDDHIST SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP IN A TRANSFORMATIVE ER A: REFLECTING ON EXPERIENCES FROM THE STUDY OF BUDDHIST HOLY PLACES

Abstract

Buddhist principles value change as a principle of reality that all things must face and cannot avoid. Buddhists need to be aware and learn deeply in order to live a balanced life. Carelessness is therefore at the heart of the Buddhist doctrine and is the prevailing sermon that The Buddha has emphasized to the Buddhists to apply in their lives. The study of the sangha, which is an important place in the history of Buddhism and reflects the Buddhist leadership of the Buddhist history in each period. Buddhist Sangha are 4 places of sadness: There are 4 places of worship: 1) The place where Buddha was born is Lumpini Park, now Rumminde, in Nepal,  2) The place where Buddha enlightened was under the Sri Maha Bodhi tree, now Bodh Gaya, India, 3)The place where the Buddha preached was Isiptanamrukhathaiyawan Forest, Varanasi Sarnath, India, and 4) The place where the Buddha went to extinguish the Khanthapriniphan was Salwan Forest, Kusinara, now Gazia, India. Field study at the sangha is a study of the history of Buddhism from a real place and a study of spiritual leadership along the Buddhist way from the narratives of the Buddha's work in each period. Buddhist leadership places great importance on governing people, domination, work towards success and connecting society. The goal is to live in a balanced and happy life.The Buddhist Holy Places is very relevant to the history of Buddhism, especially the work of Buddha while he was still alive. Pilgrimage or study can reflect a variety of lessons such as history, human empowerment and value development, which are at the heart of Buddhist principles, and social and cultural values.