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Korean Buddhist Counselling Society

2 papers in the library · publishing 2023

Papers

A study on the association between Metta meditation and improving peer relationships among ADHD Adolescents

Korean Buddhist Counselling Society December 31, 2023 Korean Buddhist Counselling Society, Hee-suk Baek

Metta (loving-kindness) meditation may improve peer relationships among adolescents with ADHD by stimulating the right brain, activating parasympathetic nerves, and increasing endorphins, which fosters positive emotions and emotional stability. The paper reviews theoretical background and literature, noting that ADHD adolescents often struggle with social skills, impulse control, and emotional regulation, leading to difficulties in peer interactions. Metta meditation is proposed as a complementary practice alongside medication to help these adolescents develop personal resources, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and improve self-esteem and interpersonal skills. The review suggests that emotional composure from meditation can enhance coping abilities, counteracting typical social deficits.

DOI: 10.35855/kbca.2023.18.04 (opens in new tab) Meditation Association psychology Clinical psychology Peer group +4

A Study on Buddhist Approaches to Rehabilitating prisoners

Korean Buddhist Counselling Society December 31, 2023 Korean Buddhist Counselling Society, Tae-wook(Doyeon) Lee

The paper argues that current rehabilitation programs for prisoners in South Korea fail to address deep-seated psychological issues such as trauma, cognition, guilt, and emotional understanding. It contends that Buddhist practices, including compassion meditation, Vipassana, breath awareness, penance, and chanting, can heal underlying problems by helping inmates objectively examine their sins. The authors propose that modern reinterpretations of Buddhist practice, such as MBCT, MBSR, and MSC programs, offer effective methods for inmate reform and smoother social reintegration. The study identifies prisoner issues and introduces Buddhist methodologies for rehabilitation.

DOI: 10.35855/kbca.2023.18.05 (opens in new tab) Buddhism Psychology Geography Archaeology