DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICES OF VIPASSANA MEDITATION IN THAI SOCIETY TOWARDS SOFTWARE-POWERED EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

The research article titled "Development of Vipassana Meditation Practices in Thai Society Towards Soft Power Efficiency" aims to study the methods of practicing Vipassana meditation on Buddhist principles, Analyzes Vipassana meditation practices in Thai society and to develop these practices towards achieving effective results.The research is qualitative, employing document analysis using the 6Cs technique and field research through individual depth interviews with 8 Vipassana teachers and Buddhist scholars.
The study found that:
1) The observed methods of practicing Vipassana meditation according to Buddhist scriptures involve cultivating mindfulness on all four foundations: (1) mindfulness of the body, (2) mindfulness of feelings, (3) mindfulness of mind, and (4) mindfulness of phenomena, observing their arising and passing away.
2) Methods of practicing Vipassana meditation in Thai society include: (1) using mindfulness paired with breath control, (2) using mindfulness with the sensation of abdominal inflation and deflation, (3) using mindfulness to observe various mental states, (4) using the reflection of light and images, and (5) cultivating mindfulness with the inhalation and exhalation of breath.
3) Development of Vipassana meditation practices by Thai meditation centers involves enhancing mindfulness in the following ways:(1)abstaining from negligence, distraction, and irresolution, (2) maintaining mindfulness in every posture, (3) eliminating bias, (4) not forgetting to cultivate mindfulness foundations, (5) being mindful while remaining aware, (6) training mindfulness to proficiency, (7) immediately sensing one's presence, and (8) continually developing mindfulness to cultivate wisdom through Vipassana. These findings illustrate efforts to refine and deepen the practice of Vipassana meditation in Thai society, aiming for the attainment of profound wisdom and spiritual development.