Application of Mindfulness Meditation with Dhamma Song For Senior Practitioner: A Case Study of Buddhamahametta Foundation, Chiangrak Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Abstract

This research article has three objectives as follow: 1) To study the practice and the problem of Mindfulness meditation for senior practitioners. Case Study Of Buddhamahametta Foundation, Chiangrak Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. 2) To study the mindfulness meditation with Dhamma song according to music therapy for senior practitioners. Case Study Of Buddhamahametta Foundation, Chiangrak Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya And 3) To apply the mindfulness meditation with Dhamma Song for senior practitioners. Case Study Of Buddhama- hametta Foundation, Chiangrak Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. This research is utilizing a mixed-method research approach, combining Quasi-Experimental and Qualitative Research methodologies, by selecting the sampling group of 16 key informants from the population who are senior practitioners and attended one day mindfulness meditation course at Buddhamahametta Foundation. The research tools are the questionnaire of the Thai Mental Health Indicator – 15 (TMHI – 15) which submitted to the sampling group before and after taking the one-day mindfulness meditation course and in-dept interview to collect the answer covering the objective of the research. After successfully collecting and organizing the data from the questionnaires, the research team utilized statistical software for social science analysis to examine the pre-test and post-test results related to mental health. Additionally, the data analysis for in-depth interviews was conducted using content analysis techniques to interpret the information gathered. To ensure quality, statistical methods such as the dependent T-test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test were employed to compare the mean values of mental health outcomes in the qualitative research.

The result of research can be found that 1) The results highlighted the physical sensations and mental suffering experienced by some individuals, particularly the elderly or those with physical discomfort. These challenges include difficulties with mobility, sitting for extended periods, and maintaining focus during activities such as meditation. 2) Practicing mindfulness meditation with Dhamma songs can enhance relationships within families and communities, as well as improve both physical and mental health. Senior practitioners find that engaging in mindfulness meditation, guided by the lyrics of Dhamma songs, provides comfort and helps them connect more deeply with the teachings of the Buddha. 3) The application of mindfulness meditation with Dhamma songs significantly improved the mental health of senior practitioners, embracing these practices with consistency and readiness, practitioners can experience numerous benefits, including enhanced mental well-being and deeper spiritual connections.