
Psicología, discapacidad física, y la aplicación de la consciencia plena budista a los programas de artes marciales
Author(s) -
Mark D. Kelland
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
revista de artes marciales asiáticas
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2174-0747
pISSN - 1885-8643
DOI - 10.18002/rama.v4i4.148
Subject(s) - mindfulness , martial arts , gautama buddha , psychology , buddhism , humanities , psychotherapist , philosophy , art , visual arts , theology
Physical disabilities lead to difficult challenges for many people. The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha (“Awakened One”), including the practice of mindfulness, have been described by some as a form of cognitive psychology. Mindfulness is a means of restraining our minds and reactions so that we might be relieved of suffering. The successful cultivation of mindfulness often begins with developing a healthy body, so that we might be able to meditate for significant periods of time as we cultivate mindfulness. Spiritually-minded martial arts training can provide numerous benefits for everyone, including individuals with disabilities who may seek formal and informal programs with such emphasis.