Meditation and Happiness Management by Applying Buddhist Principles in the Happiness Economics
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The purposes of this research were: 1) to examine the application of Buddhist principles through meditation in promoting happiness within the framework of Happiness Economics, 2) to assess the impact of meditation on stress management and emotional resilience among second-year and third-year undergraduate students, 3) to explore the connection between Buddhist teachings and modern concepts of well-being, focusing on mindfulness practices in education, and 4) to evaluate the potential of mindfulness-based interventions for enhancing mental health and resilience among students at the College of Intelligent Science and Control Engineering, Jingling Technology Institute. The research utilizes a sample group of 2,000 Chinese students to evaluate the effectiveness of meditation practices in achieving these outcomes. The research employs a Mixed Methodology approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from Chinese undergraduate students from the College of Intelligent Science and Control Engineering, Jingling Technology Institute. Research instruments include questionnaires measuring stress, emotional resilience, and life satisfaction, alongside in-depth interviews with 334 Chinese undergraduate students.The results revealed that: meditation plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable happiness and emotional resilience. In-depth interviews revealed three key impacts: 1) Increased Self-Awareness, helping participants better understand their emotions and needs. 2) Stress Reduction, with regular practice significantly lowering stress levels. 3) Enhanced Well-Being, contributing to greater life satisfaction and overall well-being.
Source: Dhammathas Academic Journal
Authors: Chen, Zheng, Triamvithaya, Chada
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7219551523