MINDFULNESS DEVELOPMENT IMPACTING TO BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY BASED SELF-AWARENESS OF DHAMMA PRACTITIONER MINDFULNESS DEVELOPMENT IMPACTING TO BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY BASED SELF-AWARENESS OF DHAMMA PRACTITIONER

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study the concept of mindfulness and Buddhist psychology-based self-awareness; 2) to compare the effects
before and after mindfulness development on Buddhist psychology-based
self-awareness of the Dhamma practitioners; and 3) to present the effects of
mindfulness development on Buddhist psychology-based self-awareness of
the Dhamma practitioners. This study was a quasi-experimental. The sample group consisted of 45 Dhamma practitioners who joined the Vipassana meditation
project at the Vipassanadhura Institute, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University,
Ayutthaya Province. Data was collected using questionnaires and in-depth interviews with 9 Dhamma practitioners. The statistics used in the research consisted of percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test

1. 1. Concept of mindfulness development and Buddhist psychology-based self-awareness was the developing of mental skills and present-moment awareness encompassing acceptance, attention, and awareness which affected their mindfulness and awareness in various aspects, both internally and in relation to their external environment. The effects of Buddhist psychology-based self-awareness was the applying of the principle of Yonisomanasikara (wise reflection) in mindfully recognizing things as they truly are. This was achieved through careful consideration in being cognizant of one's emotions and thoughts, enabling individuals to perceive various occurrences within themselves. This awareness was essential for leading to self-improvement.


2. 2. The result of the comparison of the overall Buddhist psychology-based self-awareness of the Dhamma practitioners after participating in mindfulness meditation was higher than before participating in mindfulness meditation and was at the highest level.

3. The effects of mindfulness development on Buddhist psychology-based self-awareness of the Dhamma practitioners after the practice, the practitioners had higher Buddhist psychology-based self-awareness than before the practice at a statistical significance level of 0.05. This improvement was observed both overall and in all five specifics. Accordingly, the practice of mindfulness in accordance with the Four Foundations of Mindfulness can enhance individuals' self-awareness, thereby fostering the development of virtuous individuals and contributing to the improvement of society as a whole."