Learning process model for the elderly based on the integrated Buddhist concept

Abstract

Learning for older adults based on the concept of Buddhist integration is a process of developing learning models that incorporate Buddhist principles with lifelong learning to enhance the quality of life for older adults in all dimensions—physical, mental, intellectual, and social. This approach utilizes meditation practices, mindfulness cultivation, and appropriate activities to improve physical health, foster mental peace through Vipassana meditation and loving-kindness meditation, and develop wisdom through the study of the Four Noble Truths, the Three Characteristics, and the Four Bases of Success to understand the nature of life. Furthermore, this learning process supports social participation through the sharing of wisdom and engagement in volunteer work. The learning process is designed to take place through group activities, hands-on practice, and experience-sharing within communities, enabling older adults to accept and adapt to changes in life, maintain good physical and mental health, and live peacefully. The concept of Buddhist integration not only promotes the quality of life for older adults but also strengthens families, communities, and society as a whole. It serves as an effective and sustainable approach to addressing the needs of an aging society in the modern era.