MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS IN INDIAN PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITIONS
Dr. Rishika Verma
ShodhSamajik Journal of Social Studies May 27, 2025 DOI: 10.29121/shodhsamajik.v2.i1.2025.10 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Psychotherapist Psychoanalysis Theology |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that meditation and mindfulness, central to Indian philosophical schools such as Vedanta, Yoga, and Buddhism, have evolved from ancient practices to influence contemporary global thought on well-being and mental health. |
Abstract
Meditation and mindfulness have been integral to Indian philosophical traditions for millennia, functioning as tools for achieving self-awareness, spiritual growth, and liberation (moksha). This paper explores the historical, theoretical, and practical dimensions of meditation and mindfulness within key Indian philosophical schools, including Vedanta, Yoga, and Buddhism. Through examining ancient texts and contemporary interpretations, this study highlights how these practices have evolved and influenced global thought on well-being and mental health.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on meditation, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. | 2004 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mechanisms of mindfulness | 2005 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| How Does Mindfulness Meditation Work? Proposing Mechanisms of Action From a Conceptual and Neural Perspective | 2011 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression | 2006 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness | 2012 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |