Acupuncture Treatment For Patients With  Physical Illnesses Through Mindfulness Meditation With Dhamma Music

Parameth  Ladpli; Phrakhupalad Pannavaravuddhi; Phramaha Weerasak Abhinandavedi  (Sangphong)

Authors

Parameth Ladpli Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Phrakhupalad Pannavaravuddhi Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Phramaha Weerasak Abhinandavedi (Sangphong) Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University

Keywords:

Acupuncture Treatment, Physical Illnesses, Mindfulness Meditation

Abstract

The dissertation aimed to achieve three objectives as follows:- 1) To study the problems and the causes of physical illnesses of the patients. 2) To study the process of the acupuncture treatment for the patients with physical illnesses through meditation with Dhamma music. And 3) To evaluate the acupuncture treatment for the patients with physical illnesses through meditation with Dhamma music. The research methodology of this dissertation is qualitative research which consists of three phases; those are phase 1, qualitative research design which used the documentary and interviews. Phase 2, qualitative research design which used focus group discussion, and Phase 3, qualitative research design which used documentary, interviews and focus group discussion. The data were collected from 12 Key Informants who practice the mindfulness meditation course at Buddhamahametta Foundation, Chiangraknoi, Ayutthaya Province.

the research reveals a persistent set of physical symptoms experienced by patients, ranging from pain to restricted mobility, attributed to various factors. The holistic treatment protocol, blending acupuncture, mindfulness, and Buddhist teachings, demonstrates promising results. Patients experience significant pain reduction, improved well-being, and enhanced quality of life. This study underscores the potential of integrating traditional practices with modern approaches for comprehensive healing and highlights the importance of a mind-body perspective in healthcare.

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