Beyond breathing exercises: rethinking mindfulness through a Buddhist lens to combat unethical decision-making in organizations
Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies May 21, 2024 Gonaduage Nilantha Roshan Perera Gonaduwage", Feranita Feranita, Jesrina Ann Xavier et al.
Mindfulness, rooted in ancient Buddhist philosophy and supported by modern neuroscience, can enhance ethical decision-making in organizational leadership by improving cognitive and emotional regulation. This concept paper reviews theoretical frameworks and literature from the Tripitaka and contemporary studies to argue that mindfulness reduces cognitive biases, fosters ethical behavior, and balances thought processes, leading to more compassionate and effective leadership. The authors suggest that integrating mindfulness practices into workplaces may improve decision-making, employee well-being, and team dynamics, though they note the need for future empirical studies to validate these benefits across different organizational cultures.