Intersections of Science and Spirituality: Buddhist Perspectives on Mindfulness and Modern Neuroscience

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  • Phrasuthiratanabundit Graduate School, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

คำสำคัญ:

Mindfulness, neuroscience, Buddhist meditation, emotional regulation, neuroplasticity

บทคัดย่อ

This paper examines the intersection of Buddhist mindfulness and modern neuroscience, exploring their combined contributions to understanding consciousness, emotional regulation, and mental health. By analyzing mindfulness practices rooted in Buddhist traditions, such as sati, and their neuroscientific correlates, the study underscores the profound impact of meditation on neuroplasticity, cognitive flexibility, and emotional resilience. Drawing from contemplative studies and brain imaging research, the discussion highlights how mindfulness enhances self-awareness, strengthens neural connectivity, and reduces stress. Additionally, the paper addresses challenges of integrating these practices into secular contexts, emphasizing the need to preserve their ethical and philosophical depth amidst commercialization and simplification. This interdisciplinary dialogue bridges spiritual wisdom and scientific inquiry, proposing a comprehensive framework for mental health interventions that integrates mindfulness with contemporary therapeutic approaches. The findings advocate for culturally sensitive applications of mindfulness to enhance personal and collective well-being in modern society.

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2025-01-31

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Phrasuthiratanabundit. (2025). Intersections of Science and Spirituality: Buddhist Perspectives on Mindfulness and Modern Neuroscience. Journal of Exploration in Interdisciplinary Methodologies (JEIM), 2(1), 40–55. สืบค้น จาก https://so19.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JEIM/article/view/1302