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<p>Mindfulness research has expanded across clinical, educational, and organizational contexts, yet many applications emphasize individual self-regulation and stress reduction, often detached from ethical and relational foundations. In the context of escalating global crises such as climate change, pandemics, social injustice, and moral fragmentation there is a growing need for frameworks that address collective suffering and well-being. This study aimed to synthesize research on mindfulness and compassion through the lens of Buddhist Psychology, with particular attention to Engaged Buddhism and the teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh, in order to clarify the psychological processes linking contemplative practice to collective well-being. A systematic review and theory-guided thematic synthesis were conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Searches in Scopus and Web of Science identified 394 records, of which 44 peer-reviewed studies met inclusion criteria. Study quality was assessed using a multi-layered framework combining methodological rigor (MMAT), intervention integrity, and the Engaged Buddhist Alignment Score (EBAS). Buddhist psychological maps guided the synthesis. Five interrelated themes emerged: collective dukkha in times of crisis; interbeing as relational self-understanding; mindfulness enabling compassion-in-action; transformative pathways beyond regulation toward liberation; and collective well-being as a relational and ethical achievement. The findings suggest that, when grounded in Buddhist psychological frameworks, mindfulness and compassion can function as transformative capacities that support collective healing, ethical engagement, and relational well-being beyond predominantly individualistic paradigms.</p>

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Engaged Buddhist Psychology: Mindfulness, Compassion, and Collective Well-being in a Time of Global Crisis

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    2026年5月7日

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  • Manggala Wiriya Tantra,
  • Mukhtasar Syamsuddin,
  • Mustofa Anshori Lidinillah

摘要

Mindfulness research has expanded across clinical, educational, and organizational contexts, yet many applications emphasize individual self-regulation and stress reduction, often detached from ethical and relational foundations. In the context of escalating global crises such as climate change, pandemics, social injustice, and moral fragmentation there is a growing need for frameworks that address collective suffering and well-being. This study aimed to synthesize research on mindfulness and compassion through the lens of Buddhist Psychology, with particular attention to Engaged Buddhism and the teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh, in order to clarify the psychological processes linking contemplative practice to collective well-being. A systematic review and theory-guided thematic synthesis were conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Searches in Scopus and Web of Science identified 394 records, of which 44 peer-reviewed studies met inclusion criteria. Study quality was assessed using a multi-layered framework combining methodological rigor (MMAT), intervention integrity, and the Engaged Buddhist Alignment Score (EBAS). Buddhist psychological maps guided the synthesis. Five interrelated themes emerged: collective dukkha in times of crisis; interbeing as relational self-understanding; mindfulness enabling compassion-in-action; transformative pathways beyond regulation toward liberation; and collective well-being as a relational and ethical achievement. The findings suggest that, when grounded in Buddhist psychological frameworks, mindfulness and compassion can function as transformative capacities that support collective healing, ethical engagement, and relational well-being beyond predominantly individualistic paradigms.