TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA ON EMOTION MANAGEMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Abstract

              The goals of this article are to 1) learn about the meaning, features, and types of emotions, and 2) learn how to deal with them. Examine data from a variety of academic sources, including the Tripitaka, books, textbooks, scholarly publications, reviews, and related research. To present Buddhist concepts for emotional management in order to improve mental health. It entails correct life practice in four areas: Knowledge is the first step, followed by action, consumption, and problem solving. The Buddha's teachings include Parinya (the three full understandings), Brahmavihara (the four sublime states of mind), Mahasatipatthana (the four foundations of mindfulness), Indariyasangvarasila (the sense-control), Yonisomanasikara (the systematic attention), and Sammuppathana (the four right efforts). It is highlighted the need of mastering the three emotions of pleasure, pain, and neutrality. Starting with a fresh and original idea is a fantastic place to start. Using a checklist approach to monitor one's emotions in everyday life and writing down the benefits and downsides of such feelings for review, reflection, analysis, and positive and negative results, for example. as well as coming up with a solution based on Buddhist teachings or other ways that are fit for one's situation.