On Freedom from Remorse (Avipratis āra/Avippaṭisāra): Its Place on the Well-Trodden Path from Moral Discipline to Samādhi Meditation
AbstractThe primary objective of this study is to shed light on the role and significance of freedom from remorse (avipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra) in the cultivation of Buddhist concentration (sam ādhi) meditation. The study delves into the progression fromavipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra tosam ādhi, examining how moral discipline influences an individual ’s conscience and, consequently, meditation. We commence by examining the well-established path of cultivation leading towardsam ādhi. A comprehensive study was undertaken to understand the termavipratis āra/avippa ṭisāra, its significance for Buddhist meditation...
Source: Mindfulness - April 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Assessing the Immediate Effects of Detached Mindfulness on Repetitive Negative Thinking and Affect in Daily Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ConclusionsResults of this study imply that there was no additional benefit of having participants observe their thoughts detached and non-judgmentally, compared to excluding these assumed mechanisms of action as done for the active control group. We discuss possible reasons for the non-difference between the groups.PreregistrationThis study was preregistered athttps://osf.io/rze64. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Twelve-Step Path? Mindfulness and Ethics in Buddhist Addiction Recovery Literature
This article analyzes the paths laid out by these Buddhist recovery manuals and compares them to classical Buddhist and Twelve-Step paths. This comparison demonstrates that Buddhist recovery manuals creatively draw on classical Buddhism and Twelve-Step but also differ from them in important ways as they re-imagine a path from addiction to recovery. This article documents the growing genre of Buddhist recovery manuals, thus expanding our understanding of Anglophone Buddhism and providing substance abuse professionals with a knowledge of the Buddhist recovery landscape. The article also argues that Buddhist recovery manuals ...
Source: Mindfulness - April 29, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Seeing the Void: Experiencing Emptiness and Awareness with the Headless Way Technique
ConclusionsOur findings provide preliminary evidence that the Headless Way exercises can effectively induce experiences of emptiness and awareness in participants without prior experience. The findings suggest that such experiences can be elicited outside of a traditional meditation context, including in non-meditators. Furthermore, the experience of not being person-like and of perceptual absences may be precursors and more general forms of recognizing awareness itself and the void-like nature of the mind.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Evaluating the Feasibility of a Guided Culturally Adapted Internet-Delivered Mindfulness Intervention for Indonesian University Students Experiencing Psychological Distress
ConclusionsThis study suggested that a counsellor-guided culturally adapted internet-based mindfulness intervention was feasible, acceptable, and associated with improvements in psychological distress, well-being, and mindfulness among university students in Indonesia. A randomized controlled trial with follow-up is needed to evaluate the intervention ’s effectiveness.PreregistrationThis trial was preregistered on the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ACTRN12620000135910). (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Assessment of Practice Quality –Mindfulness (PQ-M): Translation and Psychometric Properties in Chinese Population
ConclusionsThe Chinese-version PQ-M demonstrates reliability and validity. This study highlights the correlation between improvements in mindfulness and psychological health during mindfulness interventions and the quality of mindfulness practice. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Effects of a School-Based Mindfulness Programme (Paws b) on Empathy and Prosocial Behaviour: A Randomised Controlled Trial
ConclusionsFindings suggest that, for 7 –10-year-olds, the SBMP, Paws b, delivered by a mindfulness teacher, can increase some aspects of prosociality, as judged by peers and teachers, but has no effect on self-assessed empathy.PreregistrationThis study was preregistered on the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/vm6tp/) on 31.10.2022. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Efficacy of a Group Program Integrating Compassionate Mind Training with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for College Students With Test Anxiety in Mainland China
ConclusionsThis study provides preliminary evidence supporting the efficacy of an integrated CMT with CBT group program for alleviating test anxiety.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Virtual Reality Training on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among Chinese University Students
ConclusionsBoth Mindfulness VR and Relaxing Music VR were effective psychological interventions in alleviating negative emotions. As compared to Relaxing Music VR, Mindfulness VR was found to be significantly more effective. Therefore, future efforts could focus on enhancing the Mindfulness VR intervention to benefit more university students. Besides that, further research should also be conducted to confirm the long-term impact of both interventions on alleviating negative emotions.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention Program Improves Mental Health, Well-Being, and Productivity
ConclusionsImplementing an online MBI program (IMACOCO) can be a potent strategy to reduce mental stress and enhance overall well-being and resilience, in a disaster-prone world.PreregistrationThis study is not preregistered. (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Stress and Quality of Life in Family Caregivers of Patients with Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial
ConclusionIn the study, it was determined that the online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program had an effect on reducing stress and improving the quality of life.PreregistrationThe research was registered onhttp://clinicaltrials.gov (ID:NCT05831293). (Source: Mindfulness)
Source: Mindfulness - April 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research
