Buddhism provides a comprehensive and detailed approach to human suffering and the wellbeing in general. Based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha, Buddhist philosophy focuses on compassion, mindfulness, and ethical living which are heavily congruous with the universally-recognized values of social work, such as social justice, dignity, service, and empowerment. Buddhism offers a philosophical...
The teachings of Mahatma Buddha, rooted in the philosophical and spiritual tradition of Buddhism, have significantly influenced modern understandings of mental health and psychological well-being. This paper explores the psychological dimensions of Buddhist philosophy, particularly focusing on the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, mindfulness, and meditation practices. It critically...
Vietnamese university students are experiencing profound moral and psychological challenges amid rapid urbanization, globalization, and digital transformation. While higher education institutions increasingly prioritize technical competencies and employability, moral education and character formation remain underdeveloped. In response, Buddhist institutions across Vietnam have expanded retreat...
Abstract Objectives To compare the efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of traditional Buddhist mindfulness (TBM) versus secular mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for residual depressive symptoms, and to examine whether TBM is non-inferior to MBCT in improving depressive symptoms and psychological wellbeing. Methods In this pilot randomized controlled trial, Buddhist adults with...
This paper offers a redefined, self-management through the lens of ethics, drawing on the early Buddhist canonical texts. By employing a qualitative thematic methodology from focused studies of the, Dīgha Nikāya; Majjhima Nikāya; and, Aṅguttara Nikāya, this study seeks to define self-management as a cohesive, systemic construct that consists of ethical discipline (sīla), mental discipline...
Despite the intensification of dialogue between Buddhism and Western science within the framework of interdisciplinary research in phenomenology and the cognitive sciences, a systematic approach to the Buddhist philosophy of time remains underdeveloped, which limits the scope for comparative analysis. This article attempts to trace the development of the Buddhist concept of time, from the...
This chapter explores the layered dialogue between Buddhism and psychoanalysis as two symbolic languages spoken by one mind. Rather than seeking integration or synthesis, it traces how each discourse illuminates different dimensions of psychic truth: psychoanalysis naming the structured, split, and desiring subject; Buddhism articulating emptiness, interdependence, and nondual awareness....
This article aims to show how scientific interpretations of the mind can be integrated with traditional Buddhist models of the mind that maintain no-self in light of modern Buddhist meditation practices. Building on David McMahan’s work, it compares two models of mind, the Theater-of-the-Mind and the Ten Ox Herding Pictures (C. Shíniútú; K. Sibudo 十牛圖). The former places the self at the center...
This paper examines meditation, a practice that has become a global trend and is increasingly promoted as a therapeutic intervention in health-related contexts. This development has contributed to a shift in the public perception of meditation—from a religious tradition to a medicalized instrument—potentially detaching it from its original spiritual and religious meanings. Accordingly, this...
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence(AI) has reshaped contemporary life and intensified philosophical questions concerning human consciousness and selfhood. While AI systems increasingly simulate cognitive and creative processes, they remain confined to surface-level cognition and instrumental reasoning. This paper argues that the AI era calls for a renewed inquiry into deeper...