Improving Mental Health through Meditation According to Buddhist Psychology
International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology June 28, 2026 DOI: 10.48175/ijarsct-37274 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Buddhism Meditation |
| Keywords | Mental health Positive psychology Psychological resilience Psychological research Psychological intervention Psychotherapist Applied psychology Psychological therapy Clinical psychology Health psychology |
| Key points | Argues that meditation, grounded in Buddhist psychology, is a scientifically supported approach for reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional instability, and for promoting mental well-being and psychological resilience. |
Abstract
Meditation is a fundamental component of Buddhist psychology and serves as a systematic method for understanding, training, and transforming the human mind. Buddhist psychology explains that human suffering arises from ignorance, attachment, and aversion, while meditation functions as a practical tool for overcoming these mental afflictions. Unlike many modern psychological approaches that primarily focus on symptom reduction, Buddhist meditation aims at the cultivation of wisdom, ethical conduct, mental discipline, and ultimately liberation from suffering. The two principal forms of Buddhist meditation, Samatha (tranquility meditation) and Vipassanā (insight meditation), play significant roles in developing concentration, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. Contemporary psychological research increasingly supports the effectiveness of meditation in reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional instability. This paper examines the theoretical foundations of meditation in Buddhist psychology, reviews relevant literature, explores its psychological mechanisms, discusses its applications in modern mental health care, and evaluates its significance in contemporary society. The study concludes that meditation remains a valuable and scientifically supported approach for promoting mental well-being and psychological resilience