Cultivating emotional intelligence through Buddhist psychology

Abstract

The power of emotional intelligence in Buddhism has been evident for a long time. This can be seen from the principles related to using wisdom to control emotions. The method that can create intellectual power comes from the practice of training the mind. This is the Buddhist method that the Buddha taught for stabilizing the mind in order to create a base of energy to transmit to external behavior. By practicing the precepts, practicing meditation, and training to develop wisdom, the Buddhist method is the Bhavana, the Principles of Satipatthana, the Principles of Yonisomanasikara, and the Principles of Brahmavihara. The above four principles are in line with Western psychological concepts that present the creation of five skills: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivating oneself, empathy, and social skills based on mental training and practice to create balance in the mind between thoughts and feelings that lead to behavioral expressions. This academic article aims to study the power of emotional intelligence by focusing on the Buddhist method. Because Buddhism has a profound dharma in teaching the matter of creating mental energy, creating mental energy is beneficial for directing and regulating emotions, which results in profound development in individuals and families. Individuals can manage their emotions well, become happy and successful people in life, and bring happiness to their families so that they can live together normally. Therefore, ordinary people can build their emotional intelligence by training themselves and cultivating their thoughts to create positive energy in their lives.