Artificial Intelligence and Buddhist Meditation: An Integrated Model for Enhancing Emotional Regulation and Mental Health
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The objective of this study is to explore how Buddhist meditation can integrate AI technology to enhance emotional regulation and mental health. With the global rise in mental health issues, there is an increasing demand for innovative, convenient, and effective solutions. Buddhist meditation has been proven effective in regulating emotions, reducing stress, and enhancing mental health. Nevertheless, meditation practice might be challenging for some practitioners, as it often requires expert guidance, persistent discipline, and personalized adaptation. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence (AI) has gradually shown its potential in mental health interventions, particularly through personalized support, real-time feedback, and adaptive learning mechanisms. However, the integration of AI with Buddhist meditation to promote mental health remains an underexplored domain. The study proposes an innovative model, the AI-enhanced Buddhist Meditation Model (AIBM), that integrates the strengths of Buddhist meditations and AI technologies to optimize meditation guidance, emotional self-regulation, and psychological resilience. By bridging ancient wisdom of Buddhist meditation with modern AI technology, this study contributes to theoretical advancements and practical applications in digital mental health, contemplative sciences, human-centered AI design, and mental health therapy. This study has significant implications for mental health practitioners & patients, AI developers, policymakers, and the public, offering potential breakthroughs in promoting emotional regulation and mental health.
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