A Motivating Model for Practitioners by Insight Meditation Masters Based on Buddhist Psychology
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This research article aimed to study (1) To analyze the motivation for practitioners by Insight Meditation Masters from a Buddhist psychology perspective. (2) To analyze the motivating of students by teacher competencies from a psychological perspective. (3) To synthesize and present a motivating model for practitioners by Insight Meditation Masters based on Buddhist psychology. This qualitative research employed document analysis of how skills and qualities of teaching, self-developing, and managing meditation centers by masters motivating practitioners. The research results were found as follows:
1) the motivating model for practitioners by master, rooted in Buddhist psychology, is a multidimensional construct that integrates Buddhist principles with modern educational psychology. The seven qualities outlined in the Dhammaññūsutta—Dhammaññū, Atthaññū, Attaññū, Mattaññū, Kālaññū, Parisaññū, and Puggalaññū—are guiding principles and also active motivational mechanisms. These qualities resonate with key motivation theories like Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Social Cognitive Theory.
2) Motivating students by Teacher competencies from a psychological perspective drawing incorporating Ausubel’s Meaningful Learning Theory emphasized 6’Cs analytical knowledge are developed three primary roles: 1. Core Duties competencies: Masters focus on teaching true cessation of suffering, employing a systematic approach, and caring for practitioners. 2. Functional Competencies: Masters continually develop teaching expertise, engage in self-improvement, and model values. And 3. Role’s competencies: Masters collaborate with team members and manage meditation centers efficiently, creating a conducive learning environment.
- The present motivating model for practitioners by Insight Meditation Masters based on Buddhist psychology requires eight key components: 1. True Cessation of Suffering Teaching, 2. Caring and Supporting Practitioners, 3. Continuous Self-Development for Effective Teaching, 4. Collaborative Teamwork, 5. Embodying a Role Model Worthy of Respect, 6. Systematic Teaching Approach, 7. Teaching Expertise, and 8. Effective Management of a Meditation Center.
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