Noble Eightfold Path Research Articles

Bridging Experiential Learning and Spiritual Wisdom: Integrating Kolb’s Cycle with the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism

Purpose. This study aims to explore the potential integration of Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle with the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism to offer a comprehensive framework for personal growth and transformation. Methodology. A qualitative analysis was conducted, drawing on existing literature on Kolb's learning theory and Buddhist philosophy. The study focused on identifying parallels and synergies between Kolb's four-stage learning cycle and the Four Noble Truths, elucidating how their integration could enhance understanding and application of spiritual principles in daily life. Results. The analysis revealed significant alignment between Kolb's cycle and the Four Noble Truths. Reflective observation corresponds to the acknowledgment of suffering (First Noble Truth), the identification of its causes (Second Noble Truth). Abstract conceptualization mirrors the understanding of the cessation of suffering (Third Noble Truth) through wisdom and insight into the nature of existence. Active experimentation resonates with the Noble Eightfold Path (Fourth Noble Truth), emphasizing the practical application of ethical conduct, mental cultivation, and wisdom development to alleviate suffering. The integration of Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle with the Four Noble Truths offers a holistic approach to personal growth and transformation. By combining experiential learning with spiritual wisdom, individuals gain a deeper understanding of the causes of suffering and the path to liberation. This integrated framework provides a structured methodology for cultivating resilience, wisdom, and compassion in daily life, fostering holistic development and contributing to greater well-being and fulfillment. Conclusion. Further research and practical application of this framework holds promise for enhancing individual and collective flourishing in diverse cultural and educational contexts.

Animal Suffering from a Buddhist Perspective: A Reinterpretation of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path

Animal Suffering from a Buddhist Perspective: A Reinterpretation of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path

BUDDHISM AND NON-VIOLENCE: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BUDDHIST TEACHINGS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION

This paper explores the profound dating between Buddhist teachings and struggle decision, inspecting how concepts of non-violence, compassion, and interconnectedness can be carried out to present day worldwide conflicts. Beginning with the historical context of Buddhism, it delves into the origins and spread of Buddhist ideals on non-violence, especially the lifestyles of Siddhartha Gautama and early Buddhist texts on Ahimsa. The center Buddhist teachings, which includes the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, Karuna (compassion), and Metta (loving-kindness), are analyzed for their software in promoting non-violence. The paper also discusses the realistic applications of these teachings in current conflict resolution techniques, together with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and mediation. Through case research of historical and present day examples, together with Ashoka’s transformation, the role of Buddhist clergymen in the Vietnam War, and the Dalai Lama’s approach to the Tibetan warfare, the paper illustrates the effectiveness of Buddhist tactics. It concludes with coverage guidelines for integrating Buddhist concepts into war resolution frameworks and a comparative evaluation with other non-violent philosophies, highlighting the customary relevance of Buddhist teachings in fostering peace and harmony.

Spiritual Values In Buddhism And Christianity: A Philosophical Study

The spiritual values of Buddhism and Christianity, are two major world religions with profound influences on the lives and beliefs of millions of people. Buddhism, originating over 2,500 years ago with Siddhartha Gautama, "the Buddha," and Christianity, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, offer rich spiritual values centered on compassion, love, morality, mindfulness, and forgiveness. Through an in-depth examination of these values, the study unveils their significance and influence in guiding the lives of adherents. Compassion, regarded as the cornerstone in both Buddhism and Christianity, drives the alleviation of suffering and ethical living. Love and charity are paramount in Christianity, while Buddhism emphasizes generosity. Moral conduct is fundamental in both, with Buddhism placing strong emphasis on the Noble Eightfold Path. Mindfulness is a shared practice, that promotes self-awareness and inner peace. Forgiveness, crucial in Christianity, emphasizes reconciliation and restoration. These values, though differently interpreted due to their theological foundations, demonstrate a universal theme of empathy and interconnectedness. This study further accentuates the relevance of these shared values in the contemporary world, fostering dialogue between Buddhists and Christians to cultivate a more compassionate and understanding society. It delves into the practical implications of these values for personal growth and ethical decision-making, offering insights into their potential to bridge differences and promote empathy. By highlighting these shared spiritual compasses, this study encourages the pursuit of virtuous and righteous living within the diverse contexts of Buddhism and Christianity and paves the way for an enriched interfaith discourse.

A Study of the Applicability of the Early Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path for the Development of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Third-wave therapies of Cognitive Behavior Therapy have adapted the Buddhist therapeutic principles to build an effective CBT approach to recovering secular miseries. Mindfulness has been the major practice utilized in third-wave therapies. However, the Buddhist literature was not adequate for mindfulness, throughout the entire Buddhist literature has presented various doctrines with a therapeutic potential. One of the undiscovered therapeutic doctrines in early Buddhism was the Noble Eightfold Path, which aligns with the therapeutic components of CBT. Considering this significance this study has explored the therapeutic value of the early Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path and developed the teachings of the Noble Eightfold Path into a therapeutic framework with synthesizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Teachings of the suttas highlight the Noble Eightfold Path as a pathways for the ultimate achievement of early Buddhism. However, these components can be utilized for the solving of even secular or mundane miseries. There are eight attributes in the Noble Eightfold Path and those are classified into three categories sīla, samādhi, and paññā, utilized for adapting moral behavior, purifying psychological and emotional states, and cognitive transformation as the intervention. This approach of the ENP can be adapted as a third-wave therapy of CBT, considering the significant therapeutic potential in relapse prevention, long-term recovery, and total personality development compared to the other CBT third-wave therapies. Therefore, teachings of the Noble Eightfold Path can transform into a CBT therapeutic framework and be utilized for the holistic recovery of the individual.

Makna Dibalik Perilaku Umat Buddha Dalam Mengoleksi Amulet (Studi Kasus: Umat Buddha Di Vihāra Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya dan Umat Buddha Di Vihāra Buddha Metta Arama)

The author looks at the habits of Buddhists at the Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya Vihara and Metta Arama Buddhist Viharas who wear necklaces in the form of pendants, bracelets so that the authors can formulate research problems in this thesis, namely: 1). What is the meaning behind the behavior of Buddhists in collecting amulets? In writing this thesis, the researcher uses the research method used is a qualitative method. The results of this study are (1) that amulets are objects with various shapes, which can be in the form of pendants, bracelets, rings, which have different functions, purposes and benefits, adapted to certain conditions. (2) amulet is a cultural tradition that has different forms and is only a symbol not as a talisman. According to Buddhism, this amulet is not allowed because the Buddha said to avoid things that are believed to be auspicious, amulets (amulets for today) as a means of seeking life's necessities. The Buddha gave priority to developing the mind in order to become more virtuous and wise and to practice the Noble Eightfold Path in order to be free from Dukkha.

A Case of Chinese Commercial Spirit: Humanistic Buddhism in Taiwan, USA and China

Humanistic Buddhism regards the Noble Eightfold Path as the core teaching of practicing Buddhism, and it is the path to guide practitioners to liberation. Business ethics is an important part of a businessperson's spirit. Business ethics refers to the moral principles and codes of conduct that should be followed in the business environment. Humanistic Buddhist ethics and businessman's spirit can promote and harmonize each other. Businessmen can practice the spirit of Buddhist ethics in business by focusing on the well-being of others, being honest and trustworthy, operating responsibly, and making charitable donations. In this case, we take Dr. Kai-Fu Lee as an example and introduce his story of being born in Taiwan, studying in the United States, and starting a business in China. From the case of Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, the important influence of Humanistic Buddhism on the commercial spirit of contemporary Chinese can be observed.

The Therapy of Desire in Times of Crisis: Lessons Learned from Buddhism and Stoicism

Desire is an important philosophical topic that deeply impacts everyday life. Philosophical practice is an emerging trend that uses philosophical theories and methods as a guide to living a eudaimonic life. In this paper, we define desire philosophically and compare different theories of desire in specific Eastern and Western traditions. Based on the Lacanian conceptual–terminological triad of “Need-Demand-Desire”, the research of desire is further divided into three dimensions, namely, the subject of desire, the object of desire, and the desire itself. The concept of desire is then analyzed from this triad and these three dimensions through different philosophical theories. This paper selects Buddhism as the representative of Eastern tradition, and Stoicism as the representative of the West, paying special attention to Stoicism’s “spiritual exercises” following Pierre Hadot. By exploring and comparing the Buddhist paths to liberation from suffering (i.e., the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path) and the two theoretical pillars in Stoicism (i.e., the notions of “living according to nature” and “the dichotomy of control”), practical guidance is then provided for understanding and regulating desire in times of crisis. This understanding and regulation of desire constitutes a philosophical therapy for today’s troubles, particularly those caused by excessive or irrational desires.

Mathematical Model of the Relationship Between Four Noble Truths

Four Noble truths are the foundation for Buddhism and are more significant in Buddha’s teaching. Moreover, the four noble truths and noble eightfold path were taken as a vessel to transcend Buddha’s self-realisation into collective understanding. This paper focuses on investigating the interrelationship between four noble truths using existing mathematical models. The study follows a qualitative research design, inductive approach, and content analysis strategy for collecting and analysing the data. Furthermore, conditional relation and biconditional relation were also applied as a tool for finding the results. The literature suggests that the first major section of four noble truths contains first and second noble truth (related to each other) is related to the realm of death and rebirth whereas the second major section that contains third and fourth noble truths (related to each other) is not the part of cause and effect. However, it was found that the first, second, and fourth noble truths are related to each other by the relation of cause and effect which is shown in mathematical relation (model).

The Impact of Buddhist Religion on Entrepreneurial Intention

Research about the role of Eastern religion in entrepren- eurial intention is sparse. As individuals tend to integrate their religious beliefs with venturing intentions, there is a greater call on religion and entrepreneurial intention research to understand entrepreneurial activity more fully. Drawing from qualitative case studies, this study examined 13 Buddhist entrepreneurs to consider 'How does Buddhist religion impact on entrepreneurial intention?' Findings revealed that entrepreneurs applied the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism in terms of ethical conduct (Sīla), mental discipline (Samādhi), and wisdom (Paññā) to their venturing intentions. These findings showed Buddhist religion plays an important role in understanding how entrepreneurial action unfolds. This study, therefore, contributes to understanding how entrepreneurial intention is shaped by the interaction between the entrepreneur and Buddhist religious context.

Buddhism in Addiction Recovery

Buddhism was established by Guatama Buddha as a practice to liberate sentient beings from suffering. Mindfulness-Based interventions (MBIs) are Western psychologists’ adaptation of mindfulness/Vipassana to treat mental illnesses. In addition to mindfulness, Buddhist recovery peer-support programs also adopt the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the Five Precepts, which are the Buddha’s prescription to cease suffering and to discipline one’s ethical conduct.

ANALISIS EKONOMI SYARIAH MENURUT SUDUT PANDANG AGAMA BUDDHA

Sharia economics is a teaching that puts forward religious and ethical values in muamalah, which provides a fair value of benefits to both parties concerned and distributes existing losses so that they are not burdened with only one party. On this basis, this study was made to find out the correlation between Islamic economics and economics in Buddhism. The research method is based on literature review and uses methods that are relevant to existing theories. Sources of data used in this study took primary and secondary sources. Primary sources are Al-Quran and Hadith, Tipitaka. Secondary sources are popular books and other supporting sources that are relevant to the problem being discussed. The data analysis technique used in the preparation of the thesis mostly uses a deductive way of drawing conclusions. Deductively, namely the collection of data from things that are general to things that are specific, as well as correlatives that have a reciprocal relationship with one another. In this research, it was found that there was a correlation between Economics in Islam and Buddhism, which was carried out with effort without harming oneself, others or other creatures. From the point of view of Buddhism, it shows that the economy that is carried out must go through the right and legitimate path, according to what is taught, namely by being guided by the noble eightfold path, namely right livelihood. Buddhist economics not only considers one's own happiness, but also considers others.

AN IDEAL PRACTIONER OF BUDDHISM

The Buddha discovered through personal experience the Middle Path ‘which gives vision and knowledge, which leads to Calm, Insight, Enlightenment, Nibbāṇa’. This Middle Path is generally referred to as the Noble Eightfold Path, because it is composed of eight categories or divisions.

Foundations of Buddhism

Buddha was born in Nepal. The crown prince after turning or being Buddha gave the Buddhists philosophy to the world. The three characteristics of existence that have in mind are the characteristics of impermanence (Anitya), suffering (Duhkha), and not-self (Anatma). These three characteristics are always present in or are connected with existence, and they tell us about the nature of existence. The main objective of the study is to analyze specifically the basic foundation of Buddhism in Nepal. The study is predominantly a review paper. It has reviewed the prominent research articles available in Nepal. Finally, the study concludes as morality is simply good conduct. It is the specific analysis of the eight-fold path. The Noble Eightfold Path has been traditionally divided into the three groups of training or the three ways of practice and they are morality or good conduct (Shila), meditation or mental development (Samadhi), and wisdom or insight (Prajna). The Noble Eightfold Path is the means of arriving at the goal of Buddhism.

Buddhist Economics: An Ethnography of Tamang Community of Temal

Buddhists Economics is economic science based on Buddhists Philosophy specially focused on the noble eightfold path. Ethnography denotes the detailed cultural ethnicity profile of a specified community. Thus it is an ethnicity graph of Tamangs of Temal Rural Municipality from Buddhists' economic perspective. To get the detailed cultural and economic profile of Tamang of Temal the study has been prepared. It is an ethnography of Tamang of Temal from Buddhist economics and right livelihood. Finally, Tamang is Buddhists but they are highly influenced by different ideologies and now turned into a different type of unique Temal Tamang Buddhists.

The Scientific Buddhism to Improve Human’s Well-Being

This academic article has the purposes to demonstrate and explain about Buddhism as religious of science and the application of science based on Buddhism to improve human’s well-being. The authors studied and collected the data from Buddhist scriptures, texts, and related document about Buddhism and Science to improve human’s well-being, and analyzed by content analysis. The interface between Buddhism and science is the major issue. Scientific method is the answers of natural questions starting from what we understand as the smallest object to largest one by using five steps. It could be summarized into two steps namely rational of mathematic and senses. For Buddhism, Buddhist Philosophy is also interested in two main problems of human namely the problems related to human being directly, or it may be related between human and other human. Buddhist philosophy asserts that it is our minds that contribute most significantly to our own suffering and that the mind can be deconstructed and reconstructed to give the individual a more stable sense of peace, happiness, and equanimity. Also, Buddhism can be seen to have relevance to the commonly defined dimensions of human’s well-being. The four noble truths and the noble eightfold path relate well with sustainability led to well-being. The first and the second o of noble truth explain about causes of suffering and unsustainability whereas the third and the last of the four noble truth explain about the effect or the way of achieving well-being. Wellbeing is stressed in Buddhism supposed to be driven by ethical motivation that seeks to cause no harm to individual and group, to create no agitation in society.

Buddhist Instruction Care for Thai Elderly in the Upper Northeast

The paper aimed to clarify the Buddhist instruction care for planning Thai elderly to have well-being in the sociocultural settings concerning the elderly development project in Thailand. The objectives of this study were: 1) to clarify the management policy of the elderly development within the upper northeastern locale; 2) to discover conceivable thoughts of instruction care standards for the elderly through the principles of Buddhism, and 3) to create guidelines of Buddhist learning administration for planning the development of elderly well-being. The research methodology regarded the interpretive paradigm while the management of Buddhist learning was interpreted through participant observation, interviewing, focus-group discussion, and documentary investigation. The content analysis was performed to critically study the obtained data. In this research, there were 60 participants, including monks, elderly, government officials, community leaders, local philosophers, and villagers in Khon Kaen and Roi-et provinces. The findings indicate the Thai government policy provided the direction and budget allocation for developing the quality of life, welfare, and health of the elderly and also preparing younger generations to enter the elderly age. According to the document analysis and focus group discussion, it suggested the possible ideas of education care principles for the elderly through the Buddhist principles, particularly Bhavana 4. It also found that many projects have been organized for taking care of the elderly in collaboration with government agencies and communities. Those projects have been allocated budgets by the Thai government. The study suggested that Buddhist doctrine Bhavana 4 consisting of 1) physical development, 2) moral development, 3) mental development, and 4) intellectual development should be provided as the core content of the elderly’s education care essentially affecting to the elderly life quality. The study indicates that the guidelines for Buddhist learning management for preparing elderly well-being, allowing the elderly to access the Bhavana 4 as it trains them to be endowed with Tisikkhā including moral discipline, mindfulness, and wisdom. Then, they could follow the Noble Eightfold Path that orients them to develop their well-being in Thailand's socio-cultural context

Buddhism and Political Behaviour

The Buddha lived and taught 2.500 years before the field of psychology was established, but the teaching he left behind introduce wide-ranging and profound analysis of human behaviour that overlap. Buddhist Festivals are always joyful occasions. The most significant celebration takes place every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhists all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. It has come to be known as Buddha Day. Buddhism, in its natural form, is not a religion; rather it is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. The Buddha intended his philosophy to be a practical one, aimed at the happiness of all creatures. While he outlined his metaphysics, he did not expect anyone to accept this on faith but rather to verify the insights for themselves; his emphasis was always on seeing clearly and understanding. To achieve this, however, requires a disciplined life and a clear commitment to liberation; the Buddha laid out a clear path to the goal and also observations on how to live life wisely. The core of this teaching is contained in the Noble Eightfold Path, which covers the three essential areas of Buddhist practice: ethical conduct, mental discipline and wisdom. The goals are to cultivate both wisdom and compassion; then these qualities together will enable one ultimately to attain enlightenment.

Impacts Of Buddhism in Nepalese Dairy Co-Operatives On Economic Development

With the kindness, getting milk from animals by natural process with love and care with virtues such as right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration could not be misdeed. Buddhists believe that nothing is fixed or permanent. The movement of time and lifestyles for upgrading the production value, People detector improve in sectors, the co-operative concept emerged and is taken as the universal instrument of creating economic miracles by living, thinking and working together to accomplish common goal through cooperative principles. Later on, it gives a huge contribution to global economy. The main theme of the study is how Buddhism and dairy co-operatives eradicates negative consequences from livelihood and plays a vital role on economic development. How it creates right livelihood from a philosophy of noble eightfold path. Buddhists Economics as a new dimension of economic development is developing through dairy cooperatives in Nepal. Objectively, the study is to identify the impacts of dairy cooperatives to economic development of Nepal from Buddhists’ perspective. Methodologically the study is a descriptive qualitative analysis from different secondary information depending upon the reviews of different literature. In conclusion the study found the status of Nepalese dairy cooperatives to generate the opportunities and income determinants to uplift national economy. Buddhism has not any significant impacts on Nepalese diary cooperatives.

Dalai Lama and Religious Diversity

This article challenges exclusivist interpretations of the Buddha, and proposes alternative readings of early Buddhist texts that allow for the existence of the ultimate goal of the spiritual life outside Buddhism. The article clarifies the differences between exclusivist and non-exclusivist exegesis of the Buddha and suggests that exclusivist readings of his thought are a later scholastic development in the history of Buddhism. The main thesis of the article is that the Buddha cannot be considered an exclusivist because he did not understand the Dhamma and selfenlightened beings (paccekabuddhas) in sectarian terms as being the monopoly of any school. What the Buddha excludes from being paths to the final goal of the spiritual life are specific teachings incompatible with the Dhamma and the Noble Eightfold Path. This exclusion of specific teachings rather than of entire schools entails “specific exclusivism,” which is different from holding a sectarian “exclusivist view” of all non-Buddhists traditions anywhere and at any time.