CREATING THE WORK - LIFE INTEGRATION ACCORDING TO PRINCIPLE OF THE FOUR PATHS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

Abstract

This academic article aims to propose a guideline for working according to the concept of harmony between life and work with the principle of the Four Iddhipda (Bases of accomplishment), which is a practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was found that the nature of work that was more flexible and independent than the original form may had a long-term impact on the organization and the practitioners. Therefore, the application of the Four Iddhipda, which were the principles of Dhamma that helped to control work, would create benefits for work to be successful effectively with 4 main principles: 1) Chanda, satisfaction, motivating employees to work from home, such as giving rewards, creating online communities; 2) Viriya, diligence, work planning, setting clear goals, monitoring work results; 3) Citta, thinking to find methods, using tools to manage time, practicing meditation to increase concentration in work; 4) Vimas, reflecting, evaluating work results regularly, and improving work methods. If this could be done, even if the lifestyle or work style had changed, working according to these 4 main principles would continue to lead to sustainable success.