INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
December 30, 2025
Duong Tien Phong
The Trúc Lâm Zen School, originating in medieval Southeast Asia and revived in the late twentieth century, exemplifies an indigenous Zen lineage that has been systematically revived and institutionally consolidated. Re-emerging as a meditation-centered movement, it emphasizes disciplined cultivation, ethical self-regulation, and mindfulness in daily life. Based on historical analysis, modern Zen scholarship, and studies of Buddhist modernism, the article examines contemporary methods of spiritual cultivation and Dharma practice within Trúc Lâm Zen, focusing on doctrinal foundations, institutional reconstruction, cultivation techniques for monastics and laypeople, and the impacts of modernization and globalization. The paper argues that contemporary Trúc Lâm Zen exemplifies a localized form of Zen modernism, combining classical meditative principles with rationalized training systems and expanded lay participation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
December 13, 2025
Hrnoor Bhatia, Prof. Kawal Gill
A systematic review of research from 2000 to 2024 synthesizes philosophical, neuroscientific, and clinical perspectives on yoga's therapeutic value for mental health. Modern studies indicate that yoga balances the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, vagal tone, neurotransmitters, and inflammatory pathways, reducing stress and aiding emotional regulation. Neuroimaging shows structural and functional changes in the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and insula. Psychologically, yoga improves mindfulness, resilience, and self-efficacy. Clinically, it alleviates symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and occupational burnout, while promoting well-being and quality of life across ages. The review, based on fifty-five selected articles, presents yoga as both a traditional philosophical system and an evidence-based, inexpensive intervention, though it notes limitations such as small sample sizes and heterogeneous methodology.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
April 19, 2024
Lung-Tan Lu
Humanistic Buddhism integrates Buddhist teachings into everyday life, with meditation as a core practice for cultivating inner peace, wisdom, and compassion. Zen practice, including breathing and mindfulness, can reduce anxiety and stress and improve emotional management. Master Hsing Yun identifies Zen as central to Humanistic Buddhism, which aims to solve practical problems and enhance quality of life. Meditation promotes physical, mental, and spiritual health, fostering harmony and growth. The text advocates learning and practicing meditation as a lifestyle and spiritual pursuit to achieve greater life value and meaning.