The effects of Chinese Buddhist meditation tradition: the impact of nature observation and literary creation
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1615963
Abstract: Introduction After integrating with indigenous Chinese culture, Chinese Buddhist meditation traditions expanded beyond classical rock meditation to include new practices. This study examines the physiological and psychological effects of nature observation and literary creation within… read more here.
Keywords: meditation; creation; buddhist meditation; chinese buddhist ... See more keywords
“I was trying to save the world”: delusion-like ideation and associated impacts reported by Western practitioners of Buddhist meditation
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1644684
Abstract: Delusional ideation is characteristic of psychopathology (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder) and is also found among the general population. Contemporary case studies have documented delusional ideation as a feature of meditation-induced psychosis, and Buddhist literature on… read more here.
Keywords: meditation; delusion like; buddhist meditation; ideation ... See more keywords
Beyond mindfulness: how Buddhist meditation transforms consciousness through distinct psychological pathways
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1649564
Abstract: Buddhist meditation, encompassing practices such as Samatha (focused attention), Vipassana (open monitoring), and Metta (loving-kindness), offers unique pathways for transforming consciousness beyond conventional mindfulness. In this article, we review the studies that explore how these… read more here.
Keywords: mindfulness buddhist; meditation; buddhist meditation; psychology ... See more keywords