Toward a Buddhist Systems Methodology 2: An Exploratory,Questioning Approach |
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| Authors: | Gerald Midgley |
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| Institution: | 1.Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) Ltd.,Christchurch,New Zealand;2.School of Natural and Rural Systems Management,University of Queensland,Brisbane,Australia;3.Victoria Management School,Victoria University of Wellington,Wellington,New Zealand;4.Centre for Systems Studies, Business School,University of Hull,Hull,UK;5.Graduate Institute of Management Sciences and Department of Business Administration,College of Management, Nanhua University,Chung Keng Li,Taiwan R.O.C.;6.Fo Guang Shan Tsung-Lin University,Fo Guang Shan,Tashu,Taiwan R.O.C. |
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| Abstract: | This paper presents a Buddhist systems methodology (BSM) designed for problem prevention and problem solving in Taiwanese
Buddhist organisations. Three sets of twelve questions based on Buddhist concepts are offered to (i) support explorations
of boundaries and values in problematic situations; (ii) guide the choice of methods for intervention; and (iii) support the
evaluation of recommendations for change. The paper argues that the BSM has advantages in Taiwanese contexts compared with
Western systems approaches. The latter can appear threatening to organizational harmony and can therefore be regarded negatively.
In contrast, the BSM uses Buddhist concepts that are closely associated with the practice of harmonious living. Thus, it reframes
systems thinking as the exercise of Buddhist discipline applied to organizational life, and is likely to be viewed as a co-operative
and culturally valued endeavour.
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| Keywords: | Boundary critique Buddhism Buddhist systems methodology (BSM) Culture Critical systems thinking Methodological pluralism Systemic intervention Systems methodology Systems thinking |
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