Vipassana Meditation and Life Effectiveness

Abstract

the present study is aimed at understanding the influence of Vipassana Meditation among business managers who did Vipassana Meditation during their management education or after. How far Vipassana Meditation process influences life effectiveness of these young managers. Quantitative-multidimensional analysis of attitudinal and behavioral variables is the primary focus of this study. Exploratory study is conducted to arrive at appropriate variables in relation the professional and personal dimensions selected for the study. Data collection made from 176 junior level managers, who have passed out from five business schools in Pune, India. Independent and dependent variables are analyzed into with correlation and multiple regression models. The findings indicate that the Vipassana meditation process is having high influence on professional and personal effectiveness of managers. This research study envisages the importance of holistic education to the management graduates that ensure the development of physically stable, mentally alert and professionally matured students for better operations and business excellence.