The state of samādhi has been explored by several scholars and emphasizes this state as one pointedness of the mind. However, later, considered the state of samādhi as concentration or one-pointedness recognized as a misconception, it highlights the need to study samādhi in-depth and holistically. Moving to the religious and philosophical traditions of Buddhism and Yoga, under its...
Abstract. This article examines the phenomenon of secular Buddhism, its origins, primary influences, characteristics and representatives. It explores the key ideas underlying the movement and traces the origins of secular Buddhism in the context of the 20th century conversation between Buddhism and Western scientific and philosophiical thought. Examining the work of figures such as Robert...
Yang Shi initiated the Neo-Confucian methodology of self-cultivation centered on quiet-sitting, and focusing on Yang Shi may shift the study of Confucian quiet-sitting to a more chronologically appropriate “beginning-forward” approach. Incorporating techniques such as breathing and calming the mind, Yang’s approach to self-cultivation follows a model of returning to the state of centrality...
Contemplative approaches rooted in Buddhist traditions have been linked to the attenuation of response to social stress. Anticipatory cognitive appraisals of social situations potentially represent a mechanism explaining the stress-reducing effects of contemplative practices. The cognitive appraisal of threat is associated with an anticipated loss of social self-esteem. In contrast, the...
Purpose: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, holistic nurses at an academic level 1 trauma center in Hawaii utilized a novel holistic approach to combat stress and anxiety symptoms while promoting nurse's well-being. This assessment aimed to determine whether a brief session incorporating Reiki and meditation could decrease nurses' perceived stress and anxiety while increasing perceived...
The Buddhist Vipassana technique of Kayanupassana Satipatthana is used to develop samadhi (concentration) and sati (awareness) in the practices of Thai classical music (dontri Thai) teachers working in a Thai primary school and the specialist music school in a Thai university. While previous studies have explored the use of mediation as a means of alleviating stress or spiritual progress, the...
This study explores the profound questions surrounding the pursuit of Nirvana in Buddhism, examining whether it arises from the cycle of rebirth, present suffering, or future pain as depicted in early Buddhist scriptures. It also investigates the potential convergence of Buddhism with existentialism, a philosophy emphasizing individual experience, freedom, responsibility, and life’s inherent...
Despite the increasing fascination with employing virtual reality (VR) for mental health treatments, the exploration of meditation within VR environments remains significantly underexplored. Additionally, a research gap remains on the impacts of VR-enabled Zen meditation on stress alleviation and physiological wellness. This study aims to address these gaps by examining the impact of VR-based...
There is growing interest in developing virtual reality (VR) applications for mental health therapies. However, the investigation of the effectiveness of meditation in VR environments for mental health issues like stress remains mostly unexplored. This study seeks to fill this knowledge gap by investigating the influence of VR-guided Zen meditation (VRZM) on stress levels. 40 individuals were...
KalagatosSeptember 8, 2024Dipty D. Sangma, M Bharani
This study offers a comparative analysis of liberation in Buddhism, focusing on Nirvana, and salvation in Christianity, emphasizing redemption. It explores how Buddhism and Christianity address the fundamental human quest for spiritual fulfillment. The analysis reveals that Buddhism views Nirvana as the cessation of suffering through the extinction of desires and ignorance, rather than simply a...