INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
February 27, 2026
Nguyen Duc Hien, Pham Thi Thu Huyen
Vietnamese university students are experiencing profound moral and psychological challenges amid rapid urbanization, globalization, and digital transformation. While higher education institutions increasingly prioritize technical competencies and employability, moral education and character formation remain underdeveloped. In response, Buddhist institutions across Vietnam have expanded retreat...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
December 30, 2025
Duong Tien Phong
The Trúc Lâm Zen School represents a distinctive case of an indigenous Zen lineage that has undergone systematic revival and institutional consolidation in the contemporary period. Originating in medieval Southeast Asia and revitalized in the late twentieth century, the tradition has re-emerged as a meditation-centered movement emphasizing disciplined cultivation, ethical self-regulation, and...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
December 13, 2025
Hrnoor Bhatia, Prof. Kawal Gill
This is a systematic review of the therapeutic value of yoga in mental health that incorporates philosophical, neuroscientific, and clinical viewpoints. It relies on research conducted between 2000 and 2024 to synthesize empirical findings in psychology, neurobiology, and psychiatry, considering how yoga is a multidimensional mind-body intervention. The review follows the history and...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
April 14, 2025
Md. Kamrul Hasan, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Sazzad Hossain
Han Kang's The White Book (2016) redefines trauma narratives through Eastern meditative traditions, particularly the yogic concepts of ‘dharana’ (concentration) and ‘dharana’ (meditative absorption). The novel's structure, symbolism, and fragmented prose mirror these meditative stages, offering a literary model for processing grief and engaging with collective mourning. The narrator begins with...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
December 13, 2024
Praveen Kumar Myakala
The quest to create artificial consciousness stands as a formidable challenge at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cognitive science. This paper delves into the theoretical underpinnings, methodological approaches, and ethical considerations surrounding the concept of machine consciousness. By integrating insights from computational modeling, neuroscience, and philosophy, we...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
April 19, 2024
Lung-Tan Lu
Humanistic Buddhism emphasizes that Buddhism should be integrated into daily life. Meditation as a practical method can help practitioners cultivate inner peace, wisdom and compassion to better serve others. Through meditation, breathing and mindfulness practices, Zen practice can help people reduce anxiety and stress and improve their ability to manage emotions. Master Hsing Yun emphasized...