Mindfulness Enhacement By Abhinhapaccavekkhana Principles

Abstract

The objectives of this dissertation are: 1) to study the contemplation of Abhinhapaccavekkhana in Buddhism, 2) to strengthen mindfulness by contemplation of Abhinhapaccavekkhana, 3) to integrate the mindfulness strengthening by contemplation of Abhinha-paccavekkhana, and           4) to propose a model of a body of knowledge on “Integration of mindfulness strengthening by contemplation of Abhinhapaccavekkhana”. The data of this qualitative research were collected from the Tipitaka, documents, research works concerned and in-depth interviews with 12 experts. The data were analyzed by content analysis

          The results of the study were found that: Abhinhapaccavekkhana is ideas or facts which should be contemplated again and again in order to accept the facts of life that can occur to everyone. When the mind is accustomed to those facts, the one will understand life and accept the truth so that they can reach detachment in life. The more a person contemplates Abhinhapaccavekkhana, the more he can have detachment. When the ones understand the facts of life, they will live a life with earnestness. To strengthen mindfulness by contemplation of Abhinhapaccavekkhana is to contemplate 5 facts; old age, sickness, death, separation from the beloved, and owning of one’s deed. When the ones realize the truth and accept it, they will dare to confront with whatever happens in their life. When it is practiced regularly and completely, it is a way to create mindfulness. The mindfulness obtained from contemplation of Abhinhapaccavekkhana can result to calmness, firmness, and peacefulness of mind. The ones having these mental qualities will live a life with carefulness and create values to themselves, Buddhism and society.

            The NSKTA MODEL is the model of Integration of mindfulness strengthening by contemplation of Abhinhapaccavekkhana that can lead to the truth of life based on mindfulness and wisdom and happiness in life based on understanding in the natural law.