MUSIC LEARNING: INTEGRATING BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES TO PROMOTE STUDENTS' CONCENTRATION AND MEMORY
MUSIC LEARNING: INTEGRATING BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES TO PROMOTE STUDENTS' CONCENTRATION AND MEMORY
Keywords:
Music Education, Concentration, Memory, DhammaAbstract
In an era of digital distractions, many students struggle with shortened attention spans and diminished memory retention. This article proposes an integrated framework that combines music education with Buddhist principles as a strategic tool for enhancing learners' concentration and memory. The study explores the synergy between musical practice and mental cultivation principles, specifically the Four Paths to Success (Iddhipāda), Mindfulness (Sati), and Tranquility Meditation (Samatha-bhāvanā).
The analysis reveals that musical training functions as a form of Samatha-kammaṭṭhāna, utilizing musical elements as objects of meditation. This practice encourages sustained focus on the present moment and reduces cognitive distractions, thereby strengthening concentration and the neural pathways associated with memory. This article provides practical pedagogical guidelines for classroom application to foster holistic development in students, encompassing both intellectual and emotional well-being.
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