A Meditation Teaching Model Based on Buddhist Psychology of Theravada Buddhist Monks in the United Kingdom
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Meditation Teaching, Buddhist Psychology, Cultural Adaptation, Theravada Buddhist Monksบทคัดย่อ
This study aimed 1. to investigate meditation teaching models within Theravada Buddhism, 2. to examine current meditation teaching methods grounded in Buddhist psychology practiced by monks in the United Kingdom, and 3. to propose a refined meditation teaching model suited to the UK context. This qualitative research employed documentary analysis, in-depth interviews with 19 key informants (monks from Thai, Sri Lankan, and Myanmar traditions, and lay Buddhist instructors), and a focus group discussion with nine participants. Data were analysed using the 6'C QDAT technique concept definition, content compilation, classification, categorisation, conceptualisation, and communication to ensure analytical rigour and contextual relevance.
Findings revealed that traditional Theravada practices Samatha (concentration) and Vipassana (insight) meditation, rooted in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Satipatthana) remain the foundation of Buddhist meditation teaching. In the UK, these models have been adapted into secular mindfulness movements to address contemporary psychological needs. Meditation teaching among Theravada monks has evolved to incorporate learner-centred pedagogies, digital tools, and the “Four S” model—clarification, inspiration, encouragement, and consolation—enhancing accessibility and cultural sensitivity.
The study proposed the Buddhist Psychology-Based Meditation Teaching Model in the UK, grounded in four principles: Mindfulness in Daily Life (MDL), Emotional Awareness Practice (EAP), Integration of Buddhist Teachings (IBT), and Community Support for Practice (CSP). These are supported by eight components: Present-Moment Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Practical Compassion, Community Engagement, Adaptation of Buddhist Teachings, Personal Growth, Mindful Communication, and Structured Teaching Methodology. The model represents a holistic, culturally responsive, and psychologically grounded framework that upholds Theravada authenticity while addressing modern emotional well-being and promoting ethical and transformative meditation teaching in Western contexts.
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