Constructing the Meditation Course of EEC

Abstract

This research aims to construct a meditation course of EEC and test the efficiency of the course. It is qualitative research using the research and development approach. The target group was obtained through purposive selection of 20 participants who had studied and practiced to test the course efficiency for 10 days. Data were collected through the participatory observation, the evaluation forms before and after participating in the research project and the group discussion, and analyzed by using content analysis and descriptive statistics.

          The research results found that

1. The constructed course aim to learn and practice meditation leading to attain the first absorption and application for life and works. It lasts for 10 days composing of the theoritical sesion for 22.30 hours, the practical: main, major, and minor sessions for 77 32 and 31 hours respectively; and orientation and closing sessions for 8 hours. It has a congruence value level of 0.93 out of 1 and an appropriateness value level of 4.73 out of 5.


2. Course efficiency after three time tests and improvments is as follows

              2.1 The results of the evaluation before and after participating in the research project to test the overall effectiveness of the course increased from a low level to the highest level in all 3 areas: 1) knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles of practicing the meditation of EEC 2) ability to practice the meditation of EEC until the mind is concentrated at the level of first absorption 3) how to apply the meditation of EEC to life and work.

              2.2 Satisfaction of the research project participants, overall, was at the highest level with 81.05 percent. The items with the highest level of satisfaction were the knowledge session with 95 percent, followed by 4 items, namely the meditation teacher, the activity facilitator, the main practice session and facilitation with 90 percent.