Happiness, spirituality and meditation
Mani Mala Sundaram
Transpersonal Psychology Review 2012 DOI: 10.53841/bpstran.2012.15.1.3 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that materialism causes unhappiness and that spirituality is needed to remove its harmful effects. Proposes that meditation offers practical steps toward a more spiritual perspective and greater happiness. |
Abstract
This paper discusses the relationship between spirituality and happiness. Firstly, research and views from different disciplines are presented to show how malecialism causes unhaippiness and how spirituality is needed to remove the harmful effects of materialism. Secondly, the nature of spirituality and the spiritual life are explored in relation to happiness. Finally, the role and value of meditation are considered as providing practical steps towards developing a more spiritual perspective and greater happiness.
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