STRATEGIC LEARNING SYSTEMS IN ORGANIZATIONS: AN INTEGRATION OF THE THREEFOLD TRAINING WITH HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

This academic article primarily aims to synthesize and present approaches for developing strategic learning systems in modern organizations through the integration of the Buddhist principle of the Threefold Training (Trisikkhā) with Human Resource Development (HRD) theory. The study employs documentary research and interdisciplinary knowledge synthesis.
The findings indicate that organizational learning systems in the contemporary era, under the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) global context, tend to focus heavily on skills and competencies in order to meet economic performance indicators, while neglecting spiritual and ethical dimensions. This imbalance leads to long-term sustainability problems, such as crises of trust in leadership, employee burnout, and a lack of organizational commitment. In response, the author proposes a Buddhist Integrated Learning Model, which applies the Threefold Training as follows: 1) Higher Moral Discipline (Adhisīla-sikkhā) as the foundation of good governance and the creation of social capital to reduce transaction costs; 2) Higher Mental Discipline (Adhicitta-sikkhā) as the development of psychological capital and emotional intelligence to build mental resilience; and 3) Higher Wisdom (Adhipaññā-sikkhā) as a process of knowledge management and strategic creative thinking for generating social innovation. This body of knowledge demonstrates that integrating Buddhist principles with modern disciplines can help create a balance between people and work, ultimately leading to sustainable, wisdom-based organizations.