Loving-Kindness Meditation with Dhamma Gita for Mental Well-Being of Adolescents
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This study explores the combined impact of LKM and Dhamma Gīta music on mental health by fostering emotional resilience, self-compassion, and mindfulness. LKM has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, while Dhamma Gīta music enhances calmness and emotional regulation. Together, these practices support emotional development, improve relationships, and help adolescents navigate challenges. The findings highlight the potential of integrating these practices into school and community programs to promote mental health and emotional well-being in young people.The use of Dhamma Gīta (Dhamma songs) in the practice of loving-kindness meditation is an approach that the researcher is interested in, based on a study of suitable Buddhist practices for today’s adolescents. Adolescents often exhibit behaviors of acting on impulse and lack patience. To capture their attention and guide them towards Buddhist teachings as a means of nurturing their minds, it is necessary to employ methods that are engaging and easy to understand. Most adolescents enjoy listening to music, so transforming the Buddha's teachings into Dhamma lyrics and setting them to music that resonates with young people can be an effective way to attract their interest and encourage them to practice Dhamma.The Mindfulness Wisdom & Loving-kindness (MWL) program, developed by the Buddhamahemetha Foundation, uses Dhamma songs as a medium to present teachings and activities within the practice course. The feedback from parents, teachers, and the students themselves has been positive, demonstrating that this approach effectively helps to cultivate mindfulness, understanding, and compassion in adolescents.
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