Within the Theravāda philosophical tradition, the concept of bhavaṅga citta has emerged as a significant doctrinal development that received extensive attention in later scholastic discussions. Although explicit references to bhavaṅga citta are not found in early Buddhist teachings, its conceptual foundations can be identified in implicit forms within the Sutta literature. Building upon these...
This article examines the relationship between the modern psychological concept of metacognition and the teachings found in the Satipatthana Sutta within the Buddhist tradition. Metacognition refers to awareness and regulation of one’s own thinking processes, including the ability to observe, evaluate, and guide cognitive activities. The study explores how similar ideas appear in early Buddhist...
The non-self (anatta) concept is a distinctive and psychologically vital teaching in Buddhist philosophy. Scholars and psychotherapists working in mindfulness interventions draw on various Buddhist teachings and practices in clinical settings, and many empirical studies demonstrate their effectiveness. This study aimed to investigate the significance of integrating the non-self concept into...