Mindfulness Therapy: Application of Samatha Meditation Approach in the Treatment Process Medical Hypertension

Abstract

This academic article aims to study and develop knowledge for use in the medical treatment of hypertension by applying the Buddhist Samatha meditation approach to instill mindfulness in those with hypertension. Hypertension is a hidden danger within today's society, a root cause of numerous health and social problems. This article presents knowledge on various aspects of hypertension, including its causes, associated dangers, and prevention and treatment strategies, using medical data. Furthermore, it incorporates Buddhist practices on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, emphasizing Samatha meditation in the practice of anapanasati, to treat those with hypertension. This article demonstrates the application of Buddhist principles to medical practice. The study analyzes the benefits of applying the aforementioned approach to treatment and prevention of hypertension, citing case studies as examples of its practical application. Furthermore, it analyzes the benefits associated with the aforementioned approach to holistic well-being across four dimensions: physical, mental, social, and intellectual. This new knowledge, based on the aforementioned mindfulness therapy approach, is derived from the medical application of Samatha meditation. This approach is considered extremely beneficial in today's society, as it can be applied to the future development of society and the nation.