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Sciences; Museums; Foreign Countries; Science Instruction; Toys; Science Education; Science Curriculum; Hands on Science; Buddhism; Scientific and Technical Information

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This article focuses on some of the intersections of two worldviews: Western modern science and a Buddhism-based way of life in Thailand. It enters the debate on the place and practice of Indigenous forms of knowledge and the clashes with formal science education curricula. Our goal is "balanced bi-gnosis": the possession of, and proficiency in, two distinct knowledge systems, rejecting syncretic forms or integration of these knowledge systems. The examples discussed are drawn from Thailand's National Science Museum and, in particular, from the museum's work in the traditional Thai technology gallery using visitors' hands-on activities with toys. (Contains 8 figures.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Females; Health Services; Familiarity; Cultural Differences; Older Adults; Cultural Context; Cultural Background; Foreign Countries; Video Technology; Community Organizations; Diabetes; Vietnamese People; Workshops; Information Technology; Guidelines; Chronic Illness; Buddhism; Feedback (Response); Qualitative Research; Consciousness Raising; English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Case Studies

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Objective: To report the processes and outcomes of a case study on digital technology, diabetes and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Design: The qualitative study was based on a literature review, consultations and testing of a framework through workshops and an interactive information session. Setting: Consultations, workshops and an information session conducted in western regions of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Method: A framework was designed to address the needs of CALD community members to self-manage chronic conditions using innovative digital technology strategies. This was based on the literature review and 20 consultations held with representatives from health service providers and community organizations. The framework was tested with the assistance of the Quang Minh Buddhist Temple through consultations, workshops and an interactive information session about diabetes, YouTube and digital video cameras, in which 38 elderly women from the Vietnamese community participated. A descriptive and thematic analysis of participant feedback was conducted to determine lessons for future practice. Results: Participant feedback indicated that the information session achieved its goal of raising awareness of ways to use and access diabetes information using digital technology. However, participants noted areas for enhancement and improvement, including more focused and targeted engagement with peer-led techniques, the digital proficiency of participants and digital technology preferences based on age and cultural background. Conclusion: Digital technology was used to improve diabetes awareness information with elderly Vietnamese women, demonstrating the potential for application with others from CALD communities. However, there are continuing challenges in this approach, indicating the need for nuanced community engagement strategies that consider cultural context and familiarity with different kinds of digital technology. (Contains 1 figure.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Measurement; Metacognition; Effect Size; Meta Analysis; Periodicals; Interpersonal Relationship; Psychology; Attention; Psychological Patterns; Relaxation Training; Cognitive Ability; Coding; Self Control; Western Civilization; Asian Culture; Philosophy; Buddhism

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In this meta-analysis, we give a comprehensive overview of the effects of meditation on psychological variables that can be extracted from empirical studies, concentrating on the effects of meditation on nonclinical groups of adult meditators. Mostly because of methodological problems, almost 3/4 of an initially identified 595 studies had to be excluded. Most studies appear to have been conducted without sufficient theoretical background. To put the results into perspective, we briefly summarize the major theoretical approaches from both East and West. The 163 studies that allowed the calculation of effect sizes exhibited medium average effects (r = 0.28 for all studies and r = 0.27 for the n = 125 studies from reviewed journals), which cannot be explained by mere relaxation or cognitive restructuring effects. In general, results were strongest (medium to large) for changes in emotionality and relationship issues, less strong (about medium) for measures of attention, and weakest (small to medium) for more cognitive measures. However, specific findings varied across different approaches to meditation (transcendental meditation, mindfulness meditation, and other meditation techniques). Surprisingly, meditation experience only partially covaried with long-term impact on the variables examined. In general, the dependent variables used cover only some of the content areas about which predictions can be made from already existing theories about meditation; still, such predictions lack precision at present. We conclude that to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of why and how meditation works, emphasis should be placed on the development of more precise theories and measurement devices. (Contains 9 figures, 5 tables, and 16 footnotes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Teaching Methods; Educational Philosophy; Bilingual Education; Multicultural Education; Educational Theories; Creativity; Intercultural Communication; Buddhism; Dialogs (Language); Mentors

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This article focuses on Daisaku Ikeda's (1928- ) philosophy and practice of intercultural dialogue--what I call "value-creative dialogue"--as a new current in interculturalism and educational philosophy and theory. I use excerpts from Ikeda's writings to consider two aspects of his approach to dialogue. First, I locate his approach philosophically in Buddhism; in the examples of dialogue modeled by Ikeda's mentor, Josei Toda (1900-1958), and by Toda's mentor, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944); and in Makiguchi's theory of value creation (soka) and value-creating pedagogy. Second, I consider the multiple and value-creative levels Ikeda's dialogues play. I conclude with implications of value-creative dialogue in education in general and bilingual-bicultural education in particular. (Contains 3 notes.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Sexuality; Personal Narratives; Undergraduate Students; Religious Factors; Religion; Student Attitudes; Christianity; Gender Differences; Males; Females; Social Attitudes; Sex Education; Cultural Influences; Family Influence; Jews; Islam; Buddhism

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College provides a developmental context for examining students' deeply rooted beliefs about sexuality and religion. We conducted an analysis of 95 written narratives from undergraduate students regarding their perspective on how their study of sexuality has challenged, informed, or strengthened their own childhood and current spiritual and/or religious beliefs. Although most students were raised with traditional religious training (e.g., Catholic, conservative Christian), young women, unlike young men, were far more likely to define themselves by their childhood faith and practices. Young women also revealed the extent to which they felt responsible for maintaining the proscription of chastity before marriage. Four trends (remained steadfast, strengthened, shaken, and informed) were found in terms of how participants felt that sexuality education had influenced their religious or spiritual views. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Older Adults; Anxiety; Foreign Countries; Buddhism; Death; Defense Mechanisms; Religion; Religious Factors; Correlation

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The aim of this exploratory survey study was to develop and validate a Buddhist reincarnation beliefs scale and explore the relation between Buddhist reincarnation beliefs and personal death anxiety in 141 older adult Hong Kong Chinese Buddhists. Buddhist reincarnation beliefs were unrelated to personal death anxiety. This suggests that not all religious afterlife beliefs have death anxiety buffering power as proposed by Terror Management Theory, perhaps because Buddhists view reincarnation not as a solace but rather as a renewal of sufferings due to unwholesome karma. Future cross-religion comparison studies could investigate the efficacy of reincarnation beliefs as a personal death anxiety defense mechanism in a Hindu sample. (Contains 1 table.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Altruism; Buddhism; Religious Factors; Metacognition; Alcoholism; Models; Counseling Techniques; Spiritual Development; Outcomes of Treatment; Recreational Activities

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The author describes how 5 Buddhist practices--enlightenment, compassion, acceptance, mindfulness/meditation, and the spiritual community--can serve as a foundation for an integrated recovery model that incorporates numerous perspectives from the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. An application of the model illustrates how it is applied to real-life recovery. (Contains 1 figure.)

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Models; Counselors; Supervision; Buddhism; Religion; Creativity; Thinking Skills; Higher Education

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Mindfulness, based on an ancient spiritual practice, is a core quality and way of being that can deepen and enrich the supervision of counselors. This model of mindful supervision incorporates Buddhist and Hindu conceptualizations of the roles of the five elements--space, earth, water, fire, air--as they relate to adhikara or studentship, the ongoing experience of a beginner's mind. By extending the invitation to studentship and outlining a flow through the elements, this model cultivates a stance of "not knowing," wonder, curiosity, and openness. We explore the contributions and dynamic interplay of each of these elements in promoting mindful supervision. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Educational Technology; Web Based Instruction; Computer Mediated Communication; Distance Education; Social Networks; Web 2.0 Technologies; Web Sites; Electronic Publishing; Video Technology; Discussion; Teleconferencing; Internet; Virtual Universities; Religious Education; Adult Students; Adult Education; Educational Strategies; Christianity; Judaism; Buddhism; Islam; Religious Cultural Groups; Religious Organizations; Outreach Programs

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Looking back on the use of distance education tools by religious groups, one word that stands out is change. The old adage "We've never done it that way before" will become less valid as religious bodies find themselves in the midst of a world inundated with online possibilities that call them to question how they interact with members and seekers. As is evident in this chapter, the tools are readily available and easily accessible. Technology has made it possible for even smaller congregations to reach out beyond their walls. This chapter examines a variety of electronic distance education tools used by religious organizations. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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Ethical Instruction; Altruism; Environmental Education; Moral Values; Activism; Conservation (Environment); Alienation; Psychological Patterns; Asian Culture; Philosophy; Imagery; Buddhism; Religion

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This paper makes the case that environmental education needs to be taken up as a moral education to the extent that we see the connection between harm and destruction in the environment and harm and destruction within human individuals and their relationship, and proceeds to show this connection by introducing the key notion of human alienation and its psychological factors of wounding, dissociation or split, self and other oppression and exploitation, all of which result in compromised moral agency. To this end, the paper further makes the case that we need to replace the culture of alienation with a culture of healing and reclamation of fundamental humanity manifest as compassion and wisdom, and presents an ideal of moral agency that would emerge when all parts and dimensions of one's being--body-mind-heart-energetics--are aligned, attuned and integrated, having healed from the body-mind split, mind-heart split, body-spirit split and mind-matter split. Concepts and imagery borrowed from Asian philosophies, such as Buddhism and Daoism, are offered as illustrative resources for the project of reclaiming uncompromised moral agency and its manifestation through compassion and wisdom. These concepts include "hungry ghosts," "bodhicitta," "sunyata" and "wu-wei." Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract

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