Mindfulness in Buddhist Psychology Way

Authors

  • Suwat Tanakornnuwat Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
  • Sompoch Iamsupasit Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
  • Siriwat Srikhruedong Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

Keywords:

Mindfulness, Meditation, Buddhist Psychology Way

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to indicate the meaning, scope, and the importance of mindfulness, in the perspective of western psychologists such as Jon Kabat-Zinn, Brown and Ryan, Risk Hason, and perspective of Buddhism from Phra Buddhakosajarn (Prayudh Payutto) and Phra Tian Jittasupo. Moreover, the presentation of the way to have an effective mindfulness practice that leads to skills of mindfulness practice from Information processing theory by Atkinson and Shiffrin to explain memory of mindfulness state. This article aims to indicate the way to integrate principles of brain function, psychology, and Dhrama approaches to elucidate mindfulness through Buddhist psychology way for solve life problems, example negative thought, bad relationship, learning, job, financial, and health problems. So when continuous mindfulness practice that leads to good life, good health, and more happiness.

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Published

2020-01-07

How to Cite

Tanakornnuwat, S., Iamsupasit, S., & Srikhruedong, S. (2020). Mindfulness in Buddhist Psychology Way. Journal of MCU Humanities Review, 5(2), 185–197. Retrieved from https://so03.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/human/article/view/230004