EXPERIENCING MINDFULNESS MEDITATION SRI LANKAN SUCCESSFUL STORY
Faiz MMT Marikar
Education & Learning in Developing Nations January 23, 2025 DOI: 10.26480/eldn.01.2025.01.01 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | Kuluni Methsala, a student in Sri Lanka who placed second on the Ordinary level examination |
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Education |
| Key findings | The text attributes Kuluni Methsala's second-place result on Sri Lanka's Ordinary level examination to her dedication to mindfulness and meditation, which it says cultivated mental clarity, focus, and emotional resilience. It presents her case as demonstrating meditation's value for personal and academic growth, though no comparative or quantitative evidence is offered. |
Abstract
Kuluni Methsala became second place in Sri Lanka on Ordinary level examination. Her success is a testament to the profound impact of meditation. Her dedication to mindfulness and meditation practices has been the cornerstone of her achievements. Meditation has cultivated mental clarity, focus, and emotional resilience, enabling her to overcome challenges and excel academically. This demonstrates the power of meditation as a valuable tool for personal and academic growth.
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 |