Research SquareApril 30, 2026Su-gyeong Lee, Jang-won Seo
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Abstract Compassion is an emotional state experienced in response to witnessing the suffering of others, accompanied by an internal motivation to help. When directed toward the self, it is referred to as self-compassion. Previous research suggests that compassion and self-compassion are closely related to mindfulness and empathy, contributing to reductions in anxiety and depression and to the...
Anita Desai with the use of stream of consciousness technique has focused on the inner activities of psyche and concentrated in the mental thoughts and their continuous flow. Her novels clearly showcase the characters’ psychic and emotional picture with their internal impulses. Desai opens a new dimension of finding psychological reality in the Indian fiction. Memory plays a very important role...
The increasing levels of anxiety, stress, academic burnout, and emotional dysregulation among students represent a significant global educational concern. Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) remains one of the most empirically validated methods for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in young populations, its application in educational settings often emphasizes immediate cognitive...
This study reinterprets symbiotic intelligence as the theological capacity to perceive the suffering of vulnerable creatures and explores its implications for Christian ecotheology. Symbiotic intelligence is understood as a relational and ecological form of cognition that emerges through the interactions among humans, non-human creatures, technologies, and the environment, encompassing an...
This article explores the philosophical understanding of manas (mind) as a function of consciousness in the teachings of Guru, and how peace of mind forms a foundational base for sustainable human development. By integrating this metaphysical perspective with contemporary frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the paper argues that inner well-being and...
Background: Substance use disorders are associated with dysregulation of stress-related and metabolic biomarkers, including serum cortisol, C-reactive protein (CRP), and fasting blood glucose (FBG). Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation (YPM) may influence these physiological parameters; however, evidence in rehabilitation settings remains limited.Aim: To evaluate the effect of a 12-week YPM...
Behavioral SciencesApril 30, 2026Dylan Briggs, Thomas B Sease, Ruthie Menou et al.
Mystical experiences are characterized by a profound sense of interconnectedness and transcendence of ordinary reality. These experiences can facilitate feelings of connectedness with oneself and others and have been documented as leading to significant positive changes in thoughts, emotions, and behavior. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the extent to which the four mindfulness...
This dissertation is a study of the philosophy of meditation. It undertakes a philosophical investigation of Longchenpa’s Chos dbyings mdzod (Treasury of Reality’s Expanse), a seminal work at the intersection of philosophy, contemplation, and poetry by one of Tibet’s greatest poets and philosophers. Centering on breakthrough practice (khregs chod), it argues that awareness unframed is a form of...
Dreams are universal yet highly idiosyncratic experiences. While memories and personal concerns are known to influence dream content, how such influences evolve over time and how stable individual traits shape dreaming remain unclear. Here, we systematically quantified the semantic structure of dreams in a large, multimodal dataset comprising 3366 reports of dreams and waking experiences...
This paper develops a cognitive-constructivist account of consciousness focusing not on what consciousness does but on how it presents. Building on an Interpreter–Navigator model of mind, we argue that phenomenal experience (qualia) serves as a user interface (UI): a presentational format optimized for direct usability by an embodied agent. The central claim is that feeling is the utility...