KAP Study of Seven Factors of Enlightenment
Prajñā Journal of Buddhist Studies May 19, 2026 DOI: 10.3126/prajnajbs.v6i1.94623 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe seven factors of enlightenment (Bojjhańgas) in Buddhist philosophy can be chanted to relieve illness and used as meditation foci. A field study assessed knowledge, attitude, and practice among students of Buddhist Nikaya Studies and meditators at Ledi Buddhist meditation center. The paper describes preparing the mind for meditation using four types of satipaṭṭhānaṁ technique. It aims to help people gain knowledge on these factors to guide a yogi toward enlightenment.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Field study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Students of Buddhist Nikaya Studies and meditators of Ledi Buddhist meditation center |
| Topics | Buddhism Meditation |
| Keywords | Enlightenment Field mathematics Field research |
| Key finding | The paper presents a KAP study on the seven factors of enlightenment among Buddhist students and meditators, and describes meditation techniques using these factors. |
Abstract
This paper “KAP Study of Seven Factors of Enlightenment” is a research paper which consists of Buddhist dhamma - Bojjhańgas, concepts of Buddhist Philosophy, benefits of chanting these factors to relieve illness and the ways of practicing meditation by focusing these factors in mind. It includes a field study to detect the knowledge, attitude and practice of students of Buddhist Nikaya Studies and meditators of Ledi Buddhist meditation center. This paper also describes how to prepare the mind for meditation in practicing four types of satipaṭṭhānaṁ technique. However, this paper will help people to gain some knowledge on seven factors that will guide yogi to attain enlightenment.