The Practice of the Leadership’s Mind
Tuesday, 8 December 2020 The Instructors and staffs along with students of Air War College, Class 55 participated in the “Contemplative Leadership Course” at Bhuridatta Patipatarama Temple (Wat Pa Purithat Pathitaram), Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province. The activities focused on listening to the Dhamma given by Phra Khru Palad Boonchuay Punnawatto, the abbot of the temple, and practising the mindfulness meditation. The purposes of the course aimed to develop positive attitudes and moral values among Air War students in order to prepare themselves for future leadership role, including promoting adherence to the Nation, Religion and Monarchy Institutions. The activities also included cleaning up the temple precincts aiming to cultivate their public consciousness and voluntary spirit. All voluntary services were presented as a royal charity on the occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on December 5, 2020, which is also observed as Thailand’s National Day and National Father’s Day.
