Buddhist Practices Enhancing Positive Life: Mindfulness and Beyond (Religious and Spiritual Practices in India)

This chapter examines diverse Buddhist practices, traditions, and festivals, while focusing on the well-known practice of mindfulness. The first part of the chapter highlights prominent Buddhist customs including chanting, charity, contemplation, as well as less recognised rituals and forms of worship. The second part discusses mindfulness, its origins in the Buddhist tradition, and its prominence across various regions and cultures. Through meta-analytic findings, the chapter also delves into mindfulness interventions among varied groups, in addition to connecting its discussion to contemporary technological advances for mindfulness practice. In conclusion, the chapter advocates for greater exchange between traditional and modern knowledge for diverse cultural representation.   Read More