An Approach Practicing Vipassana Meditation to the Method of "Yup-No-Pong-No"

Abstract

The practice of Vipassana meditation following the "rising-falling" method is a meditative approach developed and propagated by the Venerable Mahasi Sayadaw of Myanmar. This method has significantly influenced meditation practices in Thailand, where Thai scholars have studied and adapted it to align with the country’s socio-cultural context. Consequently, the method has been widely disseminated and integrated into meditation centers and academic institutions across Thailand.

This article aims to analyze the principles of Vipassana meditation according to the rising-falling method and examine its psychological and behavioral impacts on practitioners. The study is based on Buddhist scriptures and international research on Vipassana meditation. The findings indicate that this practice enhances mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom while effectively reducing stress and improving practitioners' quality of life. Furthermore, an academic analysis highlights the alignment of this meditation approach with Buddhist principles and contemporary psychology. The article also discusses the challenges and limitations of promoting this method in the context of the modern world.