Contrasting mainstream operational definitions of mindfulness, this article introduces the Dialectical Mandala Model of Mindfulness (DMMM), a dialectically articulated framework integrating Daoist internal alchemy and Buddhist contemplative theory. It reconceptualizes mindfulness as a multilayered developmental architecture rather than a set of techniques or cognitive skills, extending beyond...
The paper is Article 2 of the Pali-Psycho series. It extends the empirical comparison axis of Article 1 into a broader systematic-exegetical framework: Abhidhamma taxonomy, Satipatthana and Anapanasati practice architecture, Jhana phenomenology, dependent origination, sociology of the Sangha, theology, literary reception, and modern cognitive-scientific comparison points. The central result is...
The study revealed theoretical and practical aspects of the influence of religious and psychological concepts of S. Freud, C.G. Jung, and V.E. Frankl on the psychological well-being of students in the education system of South Korea. S. Freud’s understanding of religion as a defence mechanism has been found to explain its ability to reduce anxiety and help students to cope with learning stress,...
the Japanese Buddhist thinker and great popularizer of Zen 禅 in the West, has been changing over the last decade.!e publication in 2015-21 of the four-volume Selected Works of D. T. Suzuki 1 marked a shift from the controversies of the past to a reexamination of his historical signi9cance.During the mid-twentieth century many people considered him a perfect conduit for Buddhist teachings,...
This study investigates how mystical experiences are articulated in digital environments, especially in religion-focused communities (“subreddits”) on Reddit, a popular social media platform. Classical theorists like William James argued that mystical experiences resist linguistic expression; in other words, according to the traditional scholarly view, these phenomena are inherently...
This essay assembles a comparative lexicon of five virtues — self-discipline, humility, generosity, mindfulness, and perseverance — across five formative traditions: the Hindu, the Buddhist, the Confucian, the Islamic, and the Christian. Twenty-five technical terms are gathered (tapas, sīla, kè jǐ, taqwā, temperantia; vinaya, anattā, qiān, tawāḍuʿ, humilitas; dāna in two senses, shù, zakāh,...
Śrīkṣetra (Purī, Odisha) is the abode of Lord Jagannātha, the ruling divinity, who holds a unique position in the religious, philosophical and cultural history of India. Jagannātha stands as a representative of a more universal and inclusive conception of deity outside sectarian borders, as opposed to traditional images of Visnu or Krsna. The theological importance of Lord Jagannātha is not...
In this paper, the authors explore the application of Yogācāra consciousness theory, a highly advanced Buddhist cognitive system, to help develop and improve contemporary second language acquisition (SLA) models. Through conceptual analysis, the study relates Yogācāra concepts the eight consciousness’s, manas, ālaya‑vijñāna, and the seed manifestation mechanism to major SLA processes such as...
Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar criticamente, por meio de revisão integrativa, como a literatura científica tem articulado práticas meditativas de matriz budista, constructos psicológicos e achados neurocientíficos, com ênfase em mindfulness, compaixão, impermanência e não-eu. Adotou-se um protocolo reconstruído e explicitado para esta versão do manuscrito, com buscas nas bases PubMed,...
This study was motivated by the low consistency of some Buddhists in participating in puja bakti services and meditation practices amid the increasing complexity of modern life. Puja bakti and meditation are important spiritual activities that contribute to the development of Buddhist religiosity by strengthening faith, deepening spiritual understanding, and encouraging the application of...