Mechanisms of Mindfulness: A Buddhist Psych. Model [research article]

DaltheJigsaw

Abstract Several models have explored the possible
change mechanisms underlying mindfulness-based interventions from the perspectives of multiple disciplines,
including cognitive science, affective neuroscience, clinical
psychiatry, and psychology. Together, these models highlight the complexity of the change process underlying these
interventions. However, no one model appears to be
sufficiently comprehensive in describing the mechanistic
details of this change process. In an attempt to address this
gap, we propose a psychological model derived from
Buddhist contemplative traditions. We use the proposed
Buddhist psychological model to describe what occurs
during mindfulness practice and identify specific mechanisms through which mindfulness and attention regulation
practices may result in symptom reduction as well as
improvements in well-being. Other explanatory models of
mindfulness interventions are summarized and evaluated in
the context of this model. We conclude that the comprehensive and detailed nature of the proposed model offers
several advantages for understanding how mindfulnessbased interventions exert their clinical benefits and that it is
amenable to research investigation

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pweic

Very interesting psychological model. There are clear definition of suffering, not-self and enlightenment. There are also diagrams for mindfulness and Buddhism practice. I can not really tell how complete or incomplete, or right or wrong the model is, but it is definitely useful for beginners of Buddhism, provided you like diagrams .

_Namaste_

Thank you for sharing this article! This is helpful for gaining an understanding of the processes that occur when utilizing mindfulness and meditation.