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Multifarious Meanings of Muditā (Sympathetic Joy) in Buddhism
Article of ALOK MIND (Buddhist Psychology) No. 4. Author: Bhikkhu ALOKA Published by ALOK MIND Foundation Issued: 9 December, 2023 Abstract This article analyzes the multifarious meanings of Muditā (sympathetic joy) in Buddhist scriptures, such as the sangiti Sutta in the Long Discourse of the Buddha, Buddhaghosa’s commentary, visuddhimagga, and so on. Primarily, four different…
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Etymological Analysis of Sympathetic Joy
Etymological Analysis of Sympathetic Joy Article of ALOK MIND (Buddhist Psychology) No. 3. Author: Bhikkhu ALOKA Published by ALOK MIND Foundation Issued: 23 November, 2023 Abstract This paper explores the etymology of the Pali term “Muditā,” analyzing it into “muda” (joyful) and “tā” (practice). It posits Muditā as the practice of joyful living, centered on…
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Joyful Life and Daily Practices
Joyful Life and Daily Practices Article of ALOK MIND (Buddhist Psychology) No. 1. Author: Bhikkhu ALOKA Published by ALOK MIND Foundation Issued: 1 October, 2023 Abstract This academic paper investigated the origins and impacts of common psychological problems in human life. Drawing from Buddhist philosophy and psychological insights, it explores how negative thought processes can…
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