APPLICATION OF THE BUDDHISM 4 PRINCIPLES OF MINDFULNESS TO LIFE AFTER THE PANDEMIC – RELATED DISRUPTIONS OF THE CORONAVIRUS 2019

Abstract

Not only is the widespread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic causing the world to be in chaos, but people around the world must also alter their lifestyles from the old to the new normal life. Also, affected business sectors need to adjust their business models and services to keep pace with the situation inevitably, the government must change its strategy to cope with the economic downturn, the rising unemployment rate, or even political conflicts, etc. The impact that will follow at the individual level is stress caused by social pressure, resulting in mental health problems. Without proper psychological development, it could potentially cause stress to accumulate, diseases, and eventually followed by suicide problems. Thus, filling up with positive energy is a great immunity to make our mind better. The result is relaxation, comfort, and a sense of stillness (the mind is not distracted). To be in this state requires mindfulness development that is consistent with the Buddhism principles of mindfulness 4, which is the basic principle for the Buddhist mindfulness method for refining the mind to develop mental strength and positive energy that results in the reduction of stress – by relying on the practice of meditation or being mindfulness – determination and being in the present. Such an approach would be an appropriate course of action in life after the pandemic-related disruptions of COVID-19.