Journal of Meditation based Psychological Counseling
June 30, 2023
Hogui Kim
Today, general meditation is widely practiced around the world. In addition to the history, types and methods of meditation, industries that utilize meditation are also developing. Modern meditation began to have such a popular character in India in the 1950s, when it was introduced to the United States and Europe in the 1960s. There are many reasons why modern people meditate. The basis of...
Religion
June 22, 2023
Caroline Starkey
7 citations
The environment for Buddhist organisations in Britain has changed since the period of their initial establishment. As a result of the rise in popularity of secular mindfulness and the spread of Buddhist teachings, Buddhist groups in Britain are forced to consider their sustainability in a crowded spiritual marketplace. This article examines the recent growth of secular mindfulness teaching by...
Mindfulness
June 21, 2023
Paul Gilbert, Malcolm Huxter, Choden Choden
12 citations
Abstract This paper explores the overlap and relationship between Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) as an evolution-informed, biopsychosocial approach to the mind and two Buddhist approaches to the development of insight and meditation. We present this exploration in terms of a three-way exposition between PG (Paul Gilbert), a clinical psychologist and compassion-focused therapist, MH (Malcolm...
June 19, 2023
Siroj Sorajjakool, Supaporn Naewbood
Buddhism teaches that the ignorance regarding the true nature of human beings leads to suffering. The goal of Buddhism is to help people realize the nature of reality and thus be liberated from suffering through acquiring right understanding. Growth comes through practicing moderation, compassion, meditation, and other beneficial ways of living in accord with the teachings of the Buddha. In...
Behavioral Sciences
June 19, 2023
Huang Gu, Tiantian Liang, Zhaoyang Xin et al.
The aging process is always accompanied by a decline in cognitive and emotional functions. Although previous studies have identified the positive effects of different meditative practices on emotional and cognitive functions, few studies have investigated the most primitive Chinese meditation-Shaolin Zen meditation. In particular, data are extremely limited regarding the brain mechanism of the...
PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH
June 15, 2023
Paramveer Chahal
The Indian spiritual thoughts are inundated with enduring values and timeless appeal, which has carved a niche in Eliot's mind. Its universal appeal has the ability to allure all categories of people starting from the illiterate to the elite, from the peasant to the perfectionist, from the writer to the religious preacher with a profound sense of high moral character and ethical living. The...
Subhasita: Journal of Buddhist and Religious Studies
June 14, 2023
Jajang Nasserie Djamaludin
2 citations
The inexorable flow of modernity throughout the world has changed the fabric of life tremendously, leading to various social problems. In response to this, religious individuals, who already have standardized guidelines in their lives, are seeking ways to navigate and address the complexities brought on by modernization. This research delves into the impact of meditation practiced by Buddhists...
Horizons
June 1, 2023
Gloria I-Ling Chien
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The Korean Society of Culture and Convergence
May 31, 2023
Sunwoo Park
This paper is to find the purpose and meaning of proper practice through the study of Seon practice by Muhakjacho, who practiced infant behavior as a bodhisattva's practice method. To this end, the life and achievements of Muhakjacho and his Seon thought were examined, and Ken Wilber's developmental model of integrated psychology was presented as a research method. As a result, the inner...
Manchester University Press eBooks
May 23, 2023
Cathy-Mae Karelse
1 citation
Levins-Morales's powerful quote opens this chapter: 'There is no neutral body from which our bodies deviate. Society has written deep into each strand of tissue of every living person on earth.' She sets the stage for an appreciation of how all bodies, ecosystems, organisations, institutions, and societies are shaped by the circumstances of their emergence. The notion is used to understand the...