A STUDY ON VIPASSANA MINDFULNESS MEDITATION'S EFFECTS ON HUMAN LIFE

Abstract

The foundation of vipassana mindfulness meditation is found in the teachings of the Buddha,
who lived approximately 2500 years ago. Notably, the main advantages are stress reduction
and health benefits. On the other hand, these advantages are the result of practicing Vipassana
meditation, which aims to develop qualities like loving-kindness and free oneself from the
universal human suffering. Newline The field of positive psychology has focused on
interventions that promote health, provide long-lasting happiness, and develop corresponding
character characteristics. An increasing amount of research is showing how mindfulness
improves job performance. The global meditation technique known as vipassana, as taught by
Shri S. N. Goenka, is freely available to people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds worldwide.
Newline This research utilises an experimental design to investigate the effects of Vipassana on
various dimensions of well-being, including psychological well-being, character strengths such
as hope, gratitude, and love, trait emotional intelligence (EI), presence of meaning (PM), and
character strengths. Additionally, interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is employed
to throw light on the essential elements of lived experiences that shape an individual's identity
and sense of well-being.