චරය හඩගසවමහල බදධ උපදශනය භවතය ගණතමක අධයයනයක -The Application of Buddhist Counselling for Character Modification: A Qualitative Study
Ven. Kumbukandana Rewatha
Journal of postgraduate institute of pali and buddhist studies. October 21, 2026 DOI: 10.4038/anvesana.v17i1.31 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 20 |
| Population | Buddhist counselors (12 male, 8 female) |
| Interventions | repulsive meditation mindfulness meditation compassion meditation |
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Key findings | Counselors reported using Buddhist criteria (abnormal psychology standards, future-life consequences, cultural relevance) to identify problem behaviors and applied techniques including Buddhist role models, tolerance, repulsive/mindfulness/compassion meditation, and teachings on impermanence, dependent origination, the Eightfold Path, consequences of behavior, and right effort for behavior modification. |
Abstract
This study with aim to identify the usage of Buddhist Counselling for behavior modification applied the qualitative research approach, 12 male counselors and 8 female counselors were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and qualitatively analyzed using thematic analysis. According to the findings, criteria such as criteria for abnormal behaviors in abnormal psychology, influence of behaviors on future lives and cultural relevance were used for behavior modification. Addictions, stealing, blaming, and fighting were reported as behavioral problems among children, while addictions, illegal activities, and interpersonal conflicts were identified as behavioral problems among adults. Techniques used for behavior modification included the use of Buddhist characters as role models, tolerance, and various forms of meditation such as repulsive meditation, mindfulness meditation, and compassion meditation. In addition, Buddhist teachings such as impermanence, dependent origination, the Eightfold Path, awareness of the consequences of behavior, and right effort were applied. The findings of this study have important implications for behavior modification practices.
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