This study reconceptualizes self-understanding not as a reflective outcome but as a conditionally constituted process grounded in the Buddhist principle of dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda). Adopting a comparative philosophical analysis, it examines how traditional meditation and AI-mediated meditation differently configure the conditions under which experience and self-understanding...
Background: Burnout in corporate settings is increasingly understood as a chronic occupational stresssyndrome marked by emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy. At thephysiological level, sustained workplace strain is associated with hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal(HPA) axis dysregulation, sympathetic nervous system (SNS) dominance, and measurable changes...
School burnout has emerged as a significant psychological and educational concern among adolescent students due to increasing academic demands, examination pressure, competitive learning environments, and psychosocial challenges. Characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism toward school, and a diminished sense of academic efficacy, school burnout adversely affects students' mental health,...
This study draws on Thorstein Veblen’s theory of leisure, particularly his idea of conspicuous consumption, which describes leisure activities pursued mainly to display social status. In contrast, the focus here is on mindful leisure practices — activities not aimed at impressing others, but at enhancing an individual’s overall well-being. To explore this, the paper examines the experiences of...
This article examines Bhakti, the path of devotional surrender in Indian philosophy, alongside genuine, peer-reviewed scientific research relevant to its central psychological claims. It surveys the three-Yoga framework (Karma, Jnana, Bhakti) and Bhakti's foundational textual sources — the Narada Bhakti Sutras, the Shandilya Bhakti Sutras, the Bhagavata Purana's Navavidha Bhakti, and the...
Population aging demands accessible interventions for psychological well-being in later life. This work evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week mindful walking program in community-dwelling older adults and generated exploratory estimates of within-person change across emotional, psychosomatic, and psychological outcomes. Thirteen community-dwelling older adults participated in...
Academic stress remains a pervasive challenge among university students, primarily driven by intense study demands, accumulating assignments, and stringent time constraints. If left unmanaged, this condition can escalate into academic burnout, severely compromising students' psychological well-being and overall mental health. While contemporary psychology provides various intervention...
VEETHIKAJune 25, 2026Himanshu Pandey, Ikhlas Ahmad
Academic stress has become a significant issue in contemporary education, affecting students’ academic performance, mental health, emotional balance, and motivation. Many factors, such as heavy syllabi, frequent examinations, competitive learning environments, and high expectations from parents and institutions, often create pressure that exceeds coping abilities. The present study examines the...
This documentary research examines the psychology of life conduct among private sector executives through the lens of Buddhist philosophy. The study explores how Buddhist psychological principles—particularly the concepts of the Middle Way (Majjhimā Paṭipadā), mindfulness (Sati), wisdom (Paññā), and the Four Brahmaviharas—can systematically guide executive behavior, decision-making, and...
Objective: To optimize understanding of the importance of psychological well-being for improved academic achievement and to implement mindful activities that support and stimulate psychological well-being. Method: A pre- and post-test counseling design was conducted with 37 participants. The intervention included workshops, mindfulness training, and discussions. Open-ended and closed-ended...