Mahabodhi Buddha Vihar

An experiential visit for the HR Batch of 2018-20 was organized for the subject Indian Ethos and  Values in Management. 

A discourse with the senior monk was arranged on the topic The Middle Path:- Learnings for  Management. Interaction and learning took place with a lot of insight on topics such as meaning of  Buddha, Meditation, Art of Balancing, Management, Buddha’s teachings, Mind management, Parts  of brain and their faculties such as left, right, fore and hind with their respective functions. Purity is  strength and a pure mind is a strong mind. 

Awareness, Perception, feelings and decisions are various phases of reaction of mind towards something. Knowing the mind as to how it functions, how to purify it and keep it well balanced is the key to achieve equilibrium in our life. Even the body listens to the mind and influences diseases etc. Analytical and Emotional mind when work hand in hand yield success. The mind and body should concentrate on the same thing at the same place. Objectivity and subjectivity concepts were also discussed.

The role of intellectual and emotional mind in our decision making and how to develop them and make optimum utilization of both these aspects of mind in our management decision making as well our personal life was also discussed in detail.

There were many books displayed by the temple management for students to buy based on history, teachings and life of Buddha. Around 4 books relevant to Management were purchased for the college library. Overall, it was a memorable, learning and fun-filled experience for all students.