Peran Komunitas dalam Mempertahankan Konsistensi Praktik Meditasi: Studi Kasus Komunitas Meditasi Vihara Dhammapala Gerendeng Pulo Kota Tangerang
Vinka Julian Yap, Acep Lauw, Majaputera Karniawan, Rina Mariana, Jenisya Pricillia
Jurnal Nyanadassana Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Sosial dan Keagamaan June 30, 2026 DOI: 10.59291/jnd.v5i1.171 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative single-case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 6 |
| Population | Active meditation practitioners in a community |
| Duration | 12 sessions over January–March 2026 |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Consistency knowledge bases Meaning existential Context archaeology Thematic analysis Triangulation Participant observation Narrative inquiry Data collection Qualitative research Compassion |
| Key findings | Practice consistency is determined more by social networks than by individual motivation, supported by three mechanisms: structural accountability, shared narratives, and positive emotional contagion. |
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the socio-communal mechanisms that support meditation practice consistency and relate them to the concept of Kalyāṇamitta. A qualitative approach with a single-case study design was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with six active practitioners (45–60 minutes each), participant observation over 12 sessions (January–March 2026), and community documentation. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis (Braun), supported by source triangulation (practitioners, monastic administrators, and community records) and methodological triangulation (interviews, observation, and documentation). The findings reveal three key mechanisms: (1) structural accountability through scheduled practice and social expectations, (2) shared narratives that strengthen the meaning of practice, and (3) positive emotional contagion that enhances attachment and engagement. The conclusion shows that practice consistency is determined more by social networks than by individual motivation, in line with the concept of Kalyāṇamitta in the Upaddha Sutta (Saṃyutta Nikāya 45.2), and provides implications for the development of community-based models for meditation practice and training in the context of spiritual education.
Comparable studies
Other case reports and case series on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain sources of EEG gamma frequency during volitionally meditation-induced, altered states of consciousness, and experience of the self Advanced meditator | 2001 | Case study | n = 1 |
| Mindfulness Meditation for Alcohol Relapse Prevention: A Feasibility Pilot Study Adult alcohol-dependent graduates of an intensive outpatient program | 2008 | Prospective case series | n = 19 |
| How does it feel to lack a sense of boundaries? A case study of a long-term mindfulness meditator. A single long-term mindfulness practitioner (S) with 40 years of practice in... | 2015 | Qualitative case study | n = 1 |
| Loving‐kindness meditation to enhance recovery from negative symptoms of schizophrenia Individuals suffering from schizophrenia-spectrum disorders with persistent negative... | 2009 | Case study | |
| Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Problem Gambling A female problem gambler | 2011 | Case study | n = 1 |