Wisdom Of Life Research Articles

SPIRITUALITY, RELIGIOSITY AND HAPPINESS: IDENTIFYING THE NEXUS

Using data from 52 countries in Wave 5 of the World Value Survey conducted during 2004 and 2008, we test two alternative approaches in spirituality measures. The first is based on the more traditional understanding that spirituality is associated with meanings, God, prayers/meditation and formal religions. The second is based on the common spiritual teachings of all the major religions that are summarized by the LIFE (Love, Insight or Wisdom, Fortitude and Engagement) framework proposed by Ho, LS (2014). Psychology and Economics of Happiness: Love, Life and Positive Living. Oxford: Routledge. It was found that this alternative approach, which focuses on the spiritual teachings rather than theology, offers better explanatory power for Total Life Satisfaction (TLS). An interesting finding is that under this specification the coefficient on meaning turned negative, suggesting that those whose lives are weak in Love, Insight, Fortitude and Engagement have yet to find meaning and are less happy. Through a series of stepwise regressions, we conclude that more spiritual people are indeed happier (H1); that religious people indeed tend to be happier mainly because religious people tend to be more spiritual (H2); that the essence of spirituality and meaning lies in Love, Insight, Fortitude and Engagement (H3). These virtues are all grounded on transcending the narrow self and on a “reverence for Life” as propounded by Schweitzer. Finally, religious attendance does promote happiness. The effect is small but stable and statistically significant. It may have to do with the social network this offers (H4).

Music in the Bektashi Order in RN Macedonia: Aspects of Performance

The spiritual tradition of the Turkish population in RN Macedonia is rich and still nurtures some segments of Sufism from the Ottoman period such as the Bektashi dervish order. In the period before the arrival of the Ottomans (around the 13th century), numerous Sufis were active in these territories, which in some way represented a transition point for the conquest and settlement of the Turks. Numerous Bektashi tekkes were built during the Ottoman period, several of which are still active today. Depending on the ethnic composition of the followers, the linguistic dominance of these Sufi structures also changes. The only Bektashi tekke whose members are Turks is the tekke ‘Dikmen Baba’ located in the village Kanatlarci near Prilep. This tekke is one of the few in the Bektashi orders that, despite several divisions in the spiritual leadership, has operated without interruption since its founding in the 16th century. Such divisions did not affect the essence of the spiritual beliefs nor the ritual forms of this dervish order which remain almost identical to those practised at the very beginning. The main focus of this paper will be the musical tradition of the ritual, and for the following reasons: 1. music, as the main activity of the Bektashi rituals, is the essential vehicle for spreading and reinforcing beliefs and wisdom for everyday community life, 2. its importance as a fundamental tool in the expression of mystical theosophy, and 3. variations in the repertoire as a result of drawing upon and integrating sacred music from local populations. For this purpose, field research, interviews, and the analysis of audio materials from the sacred rites of the Bektashi tekke Dikmen Baba in the village of Kanatlarci have been carried out.

Clinicopathological Evaluation of Pandu from Grahani Roga with special references to Haematological Parameters

Ayurveda means wisdom or knowledge of life, is the natural holistic system of medicine. The disease Grahani is signified by its nomenclature i.e., incomplete digestion, malabsorption and mal formation of stool. In Ayurveda, Grahani Roga (malabsorption syndrome) is a chronic disease of Annavaha srota (GI tract) vividly explained in our classics. Above the umbilical region Grahani is located, is the seat of Agni (digestive enzyme). Main function of Grahani is to hold undigested food and after digestion it releases the food through the sides of its lumen. But the main cause behind Grahani roga is poor digestive fire and Amadosa (products of impaired digestion and metabolism) as per Caraka Samhita. It is important symptoms are Sukta pakam (fermentation), Muhu baddha muhu dravam (alternate pass of hard and loose stool), Adhman (flatulence), Manasa sadanama (mental frustration) etc. In modern it is correlated to Mal-Absorption Syndrome (MAS). In Grahani Roga the Pittadhara kala fails to recognize the digested and undigested food, often release the undigested food towards small intestine. The insufficient digested food is unable to yield the required Poshak Rasa (plasma) for transformation of Rakta (blood). The person suffers from diminished blood in the system. Hence Grahani patients suffer from Pandu (anaemia). In this present study 60 cases of Grahani roga along with symptoms of Pandu were divided into two groups. Group A (30 patients) were treated with Bhunimba churna. Group B (30 patients) were treated with Pippali churna. The statistical analysis reveals that Bhunimba churna statistically more significant than Pippali churna in the management of Grahani roga and Pandu.

Unveiling the Energetic Nexus: A Comprehensive Study of Kshipra Marma

Abstract: Ayurveda is a comprehensive approach to health and prosperity and is a wisdom of life. It is one of the first medical systems and can cite several medical theories and facts. Each truth has a unique significance that should be understood with the aid of references from different Samhitas. According to Ayurveda, one of the important concepts is Marma. The captious locations on the body where various types of muscles, veins, bones, ligaments, and joints converge are known as Marma. The knowledge of the Marma Vigyan was applied in the past in a variety of professions, including surgery, kaychikitsa, and various forms of pain management. Sushrut is one of 107 Marma created by an ancient Indian physician. Kshipra Marma is one of the Shakhagata Marma. The location of Marma and the genuine treatments accessible at the time were assembled from many old books and cadaveric information, but now it is crucial to examine this knowledge on behalf of current medical science to make the biggest contribution in this sector.

ANALISIS KONSEP TAQWA DALAM AL-QURAN: Studi Terhadap Ayat-Ayat yang Menyebutkan Taqwa

Taqwa is a central concept in Islam that describes a person's awareness, obedience, and piety to Allah. This concept is consistently mentioned in the Quran, providing guidance for Muslims to develop a deeper relationship with God and achieve spiritual success in life. Although piety is the center of attention in Islam, in-depth analysis of this concept in the Qur'an is still limited. Therefore, this research aims to study the concept of piety in the Quran and analyze the verses that contain it. This research uses the method of analyzing the Al-Quran text with a qualitative approach. The data is obtained from the verses of the Quran that specifically contain the word "taqwa" or its derivation. Content analysis techniques are used to explore the meaning of piety in the verses and understand the context. The results of the analysis are compared with classic and contemporary interpretations of the Qur'an to enrich understanding. The results of this research reveal that the concept of piety in the Quran involves elements such as obedience, awareness of God, avoidance of sinful acts, and efforts to fulfill His commands. Verses containing piety also associate this concept with spiritual and moral success. Context analysis reveals that piety is often associated with attitudes and actions that reflect submission to God and wisdom in daily life.

Seyyed Hossein Nasr’s Perennialism Perspective for the Development of Religious Studies in Indonesia

One of phenomena that can be analyzed in modern life of human being nowadays is the dysfunction of religion in the social sphere and the development of science and technology. In the context of getting a solution on such modernity crisis, Seyyed Hossein Nasr offers perennial philosophy, by representing Islamic traditional wisdom in modern life of human beings who suffer from a loss of spiritual dimension. This research aims, first, to know the perspective of Seyyed Hossein Nasr's perennial philosophy, and, second, to explore the relevance of perennial philosophy in Seyyed Hossein Nasr's thought about the study of religion. The research results are: firstly, perennial philosophy is a monumental work of Seyyed Hossein Nasr that unites among religion of Islam, philosophy, and science. For Nasr, perennial philosophy is a universal knowledge; that applies eternal and lasting values or norms which emerged from religion throughout the history of human being. Secondly, Nasr offers perennial philosophy as a perspective for study on religions, especially Islam. According to Nasr, there are three responses, namely: firstly, to criticize modern human being whose non-spirituality caused by secularist paradigm of the West modern science and technology; secondly, excavation and reinforcement of the traditional wisdom; and, thirdly, unity or meeting point of all religions in eternal universal principles.

Transformative Choices for Wise Spiritual Renewal in the Inner Chapters of the Zhuāngzǐ and the New Testament Gospels

Abstract By highlighting two genres of literature found within the Inner Chapters of the Zhuāngzǐ and the Four Gospels of the New Testament, I compare creatively and meaningfully these two classical collections of texts from Daoist and Chrstian traditions in a manner never previously pursued. In those two genres are “instruction plura-logues” and “hard sayings”: the former involves a master/teacher interacting with at least two others (disciples, questioners, seekers, or opponents), and so always involves a conflict in values and worldviews; the second involve poignant sayings that point toward an alternative expression of lived wisdom and the worldview advocated by the master/teacher. Many illustrations of both genres within these two classical collections of texts are presented and analyzed. What is learned by this study is that instruction plura-logues and hard sayings challenge interlocutors to consider alternatives to mundane wisdom, provoking transformative choices for wiser spiritual sources of renewal.

Consumer wisdom and well-being investigated via intergenerational interactions

ABSTRACT This study examines consumer wisdom and well-being in family life. Drawing on Luchs et al. (2021), it specifically examines how consumer wisdom develops and is transmitted in intergenerational interactions via consumption. Qualitative data was gathered via twenty long interviews with Moroccan grandmothers and eleven long interviews with their teen/adult grandchildren. The data analysis uncovers how wisdom interacts with intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal well-being in families. First, it examines how grandmothers develop and transmit their wisdom to their grandchildren through intergenerational interactions embedded in consumption. Second, it shows how grandmothers manifest wisdom as they balance their well-being. Finally, the study provides a novel perspective on grandchildren’s development of wisdom. This study extends our knowledge about the complexity of consumer wisdom and how wisdom contributes to well-being. The findings suggest how wisdom can be used in marketing strategies and marketing communications, and provides societal implications related to consumer wisdom and well-being.

Advancing the study of life and death education: theoretical framework and research inquiries for further development.

Life and death education, also known as life education and death education, is an interesting subject that may coincide with the subject of lifespan development. In brief, from our theoretical perspective, which guides our teaching and curriculum development, life education considers personal understanding of life functioning on a daily basis, whereas death education explores matters that are related to death and dying. For example, how can a social worker utilize his life knowledge, or life wisdom, to assist a relative to understand the intricate nature of death? In a similar vein, how can a senior citizen use her personal experience of Buddhist meditation practice to overcome a minor Covid setback? Central to our teaching practice is the premise of 'active transformation' (i.e., transforming life knowledge into positive practice) and the premise of 'theoretical infusion' (e.g., the infusion of a distinctive epistemological belief in the teaching of life) that would, in turn, help to enhance and facilitate deep, meaningful understanding of life and death. The purpose of the present article is for us to discuss a proposition of a theoretical-conceptual model, which depicts the 'unification' or integration of three major viewpoints of life and death: the social viewpoint, the philosophical viewpoint, and the psychological viewpoint. We theorize that unification of the three theoretical viewpoints may help provide grounding for effective teaching and holistic understanding of the subject contents of life and death. Such discourse, importantly, may also assist to advance the scope and complexity of the lifespan development subject. Finally, in addition to our theoretical-conceptual model of life and death, we propose three major research inquiries for development: the meaning of situated mindset, the underlying nature of spiritual transcendence, and proposition of appropriate methodological accounts for usage. Overall, then, we purport that our conceptual analysis and discussion overview, based on philosophical reflection, may serve to stimulate interest, intellectual curiosity, scholarly dialog, etc.

Educazione e formazione: l’approccio, le sfide e la risposta audace di Edmund Bojanowski. Education and Training: Edmund Bojanowski’s Approach, Challenges and Bold Response

Edmund Bojanowski, an esteemed Polish pedagogue who lived in the XIX century, dedicated his life to the creation of education services for small children in his country, (which he called Ochronki (= protection), and to the training of the women instructors (Ochroniarki = the protectors). His objective was a preschool education inspired by Catholic values, as man was created “in the image and likeness of God”; he envisioned a system that would raise good citizens and good Christians, enabling them to tackle the challenges of life. Blessed with a strong educational vocation, he put great effort in preparing the women instructors for this task, providing them with both pedagogic knowledge and rigorous moral principles, as well as promoting critical thinking and sense of responsibility, with the authority borne of love for the true good. He strived to promote these abilities in his instructors, so that they would transfer them to the children; he felt these qualities transform knowledge into life wisdom, and allow a person to live with dignity and respect for oneself and others. These core beliefs were also the basis for the creation of a religious order of nuns.

Character Values Workshop: Implementing Pancasila & Parental Readiness

This qualitative descriptive study aims to explore educational independence efforts through free innovation and free thinking, alongside the analysis of parental participation in schools embracing local wisdom. By employing a data-driven approach, this study examines the reports obtained from online reference sources. The findings underscore the significance of character education derived from Indonesia's rich local wisdom. The implementation of local wisdom in everyday life not only ensures its enduring nature but also enables it to adapt to the evolving currents of the times. Furthermore, the study highlights the necessity of integrating local wisdom into state policies and emphasizes the crucial role of parents in instilling Pancasila values during early childhood. The results of this study provide valuable insights for researchers and policymakers seeking to strengthen moral values and address societal shifts in a global context.
 Highlights:
 
 Revitalizing moral values: Explore the role of educational independence and parental participation in reviving and strengthening Pancasila values.
 Unveiling local wisdom: Investigate the significance of local wisdom as a source for character education and its relevance in responding to societal changes.
 Implications for policy and early childhood: Highlight the need for integrating local wisdom into state policies and emphasize the importance of parental involvement in instilling Pancasila values during early childhood.
 
 Keywords:
 Pancasila Values, Educational Independence, Parental Participation, Local Wisdom, Character Education.

Reviving Minjung Theology in the Technological Era: Kim Yong-bok’s Seontopian Zoesophia in dialogue with Theo-Dao

This article explores into Kim Yong-bok’s final reflections on Minjung Theology in dialogue with Theo-Dao, a theology of Dao. Kim’s groundbreaking assertion that Minjung Theology is a sociobiography of Minjung broadens the cosmological Zoegraphy (the narrative of life) beyond historical constraints. It matures into a sapiential Zoesophia (Wisdom of Life), envisioning a Seontopia (East Asian Utopia). Minjung Theology prompts preparation for the impending ultra-technological civilization, characterized by the burgeoning evolution of artificial intelligence, marking a stride toward the future. Kim’s profound insights into Seontopian Zoesophia could serve as foundational pillars for the revival of Minjung Theology in the Anthropocene era of technological civilization. Furthermore, it extends an invitation to future theologians and scholars of religion to perpetuate this line of inquiry.

The Study of Life in Doing Theology: Overcoming the forces of death

Theology used to be regarded as the queen of the sciences; now it is alienated from the main body of academic activities, especially the natural sciences. We need theological reflection that serves all the academic disciplines, as an integral part of the study of life. Theology is needed to help overcome the reductionism of the modern sciences and the fragmentation of the full reality of life. Theology should function as an integrative discourse to build a holistic relationship among the disciplines. Two tasks will be presented: (1) The Story of Life as an integrative discourse on life; and (2) Convergence of the Eastern Wisdom of life and the modern sciences of life as a way toward multi-disciplinary methodology. In the 21st century the universal issue is life: the life of all living beings, and how to overcome the powers that destroy life, such as war, poverty, hunger, disease, political oppression, cultural desertification and ecological disruption, in the context of imperial hegemony. The global empire and the global market, organized by modern technocratic power and based on modern scientific knowledge, have created an omnicidal threat on an unprecedented scale.

Batak Toba Ethnic in Indonesia as a Locus Theologicus: Exploring the Spiritual, Wisdom and Aesthetic Values of Ragi Idup Ulos

Batak Toba is one of many ethnic groups in Indonesia that reside around Lake Toba and are now scattered worldwide. Since the colonial period, this group has become a target for Protestant Christian missions and Catholics, who make it a “locus theologicus” based on their respective characteristics. One tradition of Batak Toba is ulos, such as “ragi idup”, which holds religious, wisdom, and aesthetic meanings. This study examines “ragi idup” ulos as a “locus theologicus” through its spiritual values rooted in wisdom and civilization. The meaning to be achieved in this paper is that the wearing and giving of ulos “ragi idup” is the warning and giving of wisdom in life. Qualitative methods and interviews with knowledgeable individuals help identify religious and wisdom values that can bring theology together using a symbolic approach.

The Inheritance and Development of Chinese Narrative Medicine Practice to the Philosophical Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Starting from the inheritance and promotion of Chinese life philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine wisdom by Chinese narrative medicine practice, this paper discusses the inheritance and echo relationship between the “close textual reading ability” in Chinese narrative medicine practice and the “four diagnoses” in traditional Chinese medicine wisdom, narrative mediation and the “mind-body holistic philosophy” in traditional Chinese medicine, and narrative wisdom and Dao Sheng in Chinese life philosophy. Meanwhile, by analyzing the stories of contemporary doctors’ practice of narrative intelligence, this paper expounds that Chinese narrative medicine is a new model of medical education and clinical practice based on the absorption of Chinese traditional life wisdom and the essence of traditional Chinese medicine culture, and the integration of western narrative medicine concepts. It also advocates Chinese scholars to actively build the discipline of “narrative traditional Chinese medicine,” constantly translate the academic achievements to foreign countries, and create a good narrative ecology of traditional Chinese medicine.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VALUES OF ECOLOGICAL WISDOM THROUGH AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA IN LEARNING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Local wisdom has become the strength of the community in protecting the environment because it has binding social sanctions for local communities. The development of the times has distanced the young generation of the Kaili ethnic group from the values of local wisdom, including understanding and implementation in the daily life of the younger generation. High school students in Central Sulawesi (especially the Palu Institute. The development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can be used as a learning tool through Audio Visual. This study aims to 1) describe the philosophical value of ecological wisdom in the people who inhabit the Sigi Regency area; 2) implementing the value of ecological philosophy through audio-visual media in the learning process of Islamic Religious Education in high school during the Covid-19 pandemic. Using a qualitative approach by examining the ecological values in the local culture of the Kaili ethnic community, the results of the study of ecological values are implemented in Islamic Religious Education learning through Audio Visual media. The results of the study show that 1) in the Kaili ethnic community there are ecological values as an effort to preserve nature which is called ombo; 2) the implementation of ombo ecological values in learning is carried out through Classroom Action Research (CAR) and is proven to improve outcomes and the learning process with an increase of 7.4% in the knowledge aspect, 1.1% in the attitude aspect and an increase of 1.8 % on student skills.

The Life Wisdom of Stillness and Non-Action: Discussing Laozi’s Philosophy for Individual Spiritual Education

The Life Wisdom of Stillness and Non-Action: Discussing Laozi’s Philosophy for Individual Spiritual Education

Development and study of Chinese folk art of paper cutting

As a type of Chinese folk art, jianzhi paper carving expresses not only people's spiritual life, but also their aspirations for a better life. Chinese paper carving art is filled with simple life wisdom and good wishes, and the figurative symbols contain unique artistic value and national traits. However, in today's multifaceted development, the traditional art of paper carving with a thousand years of history is gradually fading away. Traditional folk art represented by paper cutting has also begun to be introduced into new fields, not only in graphic design, but also in installation design of public spaces, showing its rich expressiveness and deep artistic value. This paper will examine the characteristics of traditional national paper carving, highlight cultural differences between Eastern and Western paper carving art, combine traditional folk art of paper carving with modern artistic expressions, analyse symbolic and emotional imagery and explore new ideas for the development and innovation of Chinese national art.

Caregiving Activities and Its Impacts on Young Carers: Analysis of the Family Cases in the KBS 1TV program <Dong-Haeng>

본 연구의 목적은 ‘숨겨진 집단(hidden group)’으로 묘사되는 영케어러(young carers)가 어떤 환경에서 어떠한 돌봄활동을 하고 있는지 규명하고 그러한 활동이 아동에게 미치는 영향을 탐색하는 것이다. 이를 위해 KBS ITV <동행>에 출연한 가족사례에 대해 양적⋅질적 내용분석을 실행하였다. 먼저, 지난 2년 간(2020년 7월~2022년 6월) 방영된 99편 중 가족원을 돌보는 아동이 있는 41개의 사례를 선정한 후 빈도분석, 교차분석 등을 통해 영케어러의 인구사회학적 특성과 가정환경을 파악하였다. 이어서, 연령에 비해 과도한 수준의 돌봄활동을 수행하는 것으로 평가된 30명의 영케어러를 선정하여 구체적인 돌봄활동을 파악하였으며, 질적분석을 통해 돌봄활동이 영케어러에게 미친 영향을 조명하였다. 영케어러들은 가사, 가족원 돌봄은 물론 가정관리, 정서적 지원, 경제활동에 이르기까지 다양한 영역에서 돌봄활동을 수행하였는데, 설거지, 요리 및 상차림, 애정과 감사를 언어로 표현하는 것, 청소, 빨래 등이 특히 높은 참여율을 보였다. 돌봄활동으로 인한 부정적 영향으로는 학습활동에 투입할 에너지와 시간 부족, 친구관계 형성 및 유지의 어려움, 박탈당한 놀 권리, 가족상황을 우선적으로 고려한 진로선택, 장기간 지속되는 돌봄을 둘러싼 심리정서적인 어려움이 확인되었으며, 긍정적인 영향으로는 성숙함과 어른스러움, 경제개념과 삶의 지혜 터득이 도출되었다. 분석 결과를 바탕으로 영케어러를 위한 개입방안을 다각적으로 모색하고, 사회복지교육에서의 시사점을 제시하였다.The purpose of this study is to identify in what environment and what kind of caring activities are performed by young carers, described as a ’hidden group’, and to explore the impact of such activities on the children. To this end, a quantitative and qualitative content analysis was conducted on family cases appearing in the KBS ITV <Dong-Haeng> program. First, among the 99 episodes aired over the past two years (July 2020 to June 2022), 41 cases with children under the age of 18 taking care of family members were selected. Using frequency analysis and cross-tabulation, demographic characteristics and home environment were identified. Then, 30 young caregivers who were evaluated to be performing an excessive level of caregiving activities were selected, and their specific caring activities were identified and analyzed using a mixed method. Young carers have performed caring activities in a variety of areas including domestic tasks, sibling care, personal care, household management, emotional care, and financial care. Specifically, washing dishes, cooking and table setting, expressing verbal affection and gratitude to care receivers, cleaning, and laundry were observed most frequently in the cases. The impact of caring activities on young carers was illuminated through qualitative analysis. Negative effects of caring activities are more dominant and categorized as follows: lack of energy and time to invest in learning activities, difficulty in forming and maintaining friendships, deprivation of right to play, education and career choice influenced by family situations over individual needs, and psychological and emotional difficulties surrounding long-term care. As positive effects, maturity, sense of economy and life wisdom were derived. Based on the analysis results, interventions for young caregivers are suggested in multiple dimensions and implications for social welfare education are discussed.

Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature

Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature