Abstract
This best practice article explores meditation as a holistic method of nurturing the balanced integration of human and social development in educational environments. It inquiries into the meaning of meditation and considers a dilemma that exists between the holistic meditation practices of its traditional religious and yogic practitioners, and recent academic studies of meditation in educational contexts which often seek scientific explanations focusing on quantitative studies for utilitarian and institutional purposes. In performing the research, this article examines the writings and Dharma talks of two world-renowned Buddhist monks and meditation experts about the practice and purpose of meditation. The article concludes by considering the application of meditation as a holistic concept in educational studies which may enrich the integrated growth of students and faculty in contemporary education.
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Cromarty, Edward
(2019)
"Meditation: A Balance of Human and Social Growth in Education,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 5:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol5/iss1/7
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