★ Ashram Journal of Philosophy

Journal of Prajna Ashram [JPA] is an academic journal devoted to promoting research, interpretation, and critical inquiry in philosophy. The journal places particular emphasis on Buddhist philosophy, including its theoretical development, comparative perspectives with Eastern and Western traditions, and its application to contemporary issues. It also highlights the integration of Buddhist thought with modern disciplines and the use of philosophical reasoning to advance intellectual discourse. The journal aims to serve as a scholarly platform for exchanging knowledge, generating new insights, and fostering a society grounded in wisdom at both national and international levels.

★ Scope of the Journal

1. Buddhist Philosophy and Philosophical Studies in Buddhism

■ Analysis, interpretation, and critical examination of doctrines in the Tipiṭaka and major commentaries
■ Theoretical Buddhist philosophy, applied Buddhist philosophy, and Buddhist ethics
■ Comparative studies between Buddhist philosophy and Eastern or Western philosophical traditions
■ Buddhist philosophical approaches to contemporary issues such as environment, technology, culture, media, and AI
■ The role of Buddhism in fostering moral society and human development

2. Eastern and Western Philosophy

■ Fundamental concepts in classical and contemporary philosophy
■ Epistemology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, and political philosophy
■ Critical engagements with major philosophers such as Plato, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, Husserl, and Aristotle
■ Philosophical traditions including Indian, Chinese, Greek, European, American, and analytic philosophy

3. Ethics and Applied Philosophy

■ Normative ethics, applied ethics, and Buddhist ethics
■ Philosophy of medicine, philosophy of law, philosophy of technology, and philosophy of artificial intelligence
■ Philosophical perspectives on contemporary social issues such as justice, rights, and freedom
■ Philosophical reasoning for addressing governance, conflict, and human problems

4. Philosophy, Culture, Society, and the Arts

■ Social philosophy, discourse analysis, power, identity, and social change
■ Aesthetics, art theory, philosophy of film, and literature
■ Analysis of contemporary cultural and social phenomena, including digital media and modern belief systems
■ Integrating Buddhist philosophical frameworks to interpret society and artistic expressions

5. Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

■ Integrating philosophy with humanities, social sciences, education, and political science
■ Relations between philosophy and anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, and economics
■ Philosophical–Buddhist reflections on contemporary Thai social issues
■ Developing new knowledge through the connection of Buddhist philosophy with interdisciplinary studies

6. Dissemination, Education, and Buddhist Philosophical Communication

■ Concepts and practices of Dhamma communication, Buddhist communication, and monastic media
■ Applying Buddhist philosophy to enhance learning in the digital age
■ Buddhism in knowledge production, educational management, and cultures of learning

7. Philosophy and Other Disciplines

This section encompasses academic works that integrate philosophy with various fields to analyze issues, develop new knowledge, and deepen understanding of social, cultural, and human phenomena. It emphasizes both Buddhist and global philosophical frameworks as follows:

7.1 Philosophy, Culture, and Religion

✦ Studies on the interrelations between philosophy, religion, and culture across historical periods
✦ Philosophical interpretations of contemporary culture such as identity, values, and consumer society
✦ Buddhist philosophical reflections on social, cultural, or religious issues

7.2 Buddhist Studies

✦ Analytical, interpretive, and comparative studies of Buddhism and philosophy
✦ Philosophical insights in the Tipiṭaka, commentarial literature, and modern Buddhist scholarship
✦ Applying Buddhist teachings to societal challenges such as well-being, digital life, conflict, and environmental issues

7.3 Education

✦ Philosophy of education, Buddhist education, and human development
✦ Designing learning processes based on Buddhist philosophy, including mindfulness and wisdom cultivation
✦ Philosophical analysis of national and international educational systems

7.4 Humanities

✦ Philosophical examinations of human existence, identity, meaning, and experience
✦ Intersections of philosophy with literature, language, history, film, and the arts
✦ Applying Buddhist philosophy to understanding contemporary human conditions

7.5 Social Sciences

✦ Social philosophy, theories of power, discourse, ideology, and social structures
✦ Buddhist and critical philosophical perspectives on contemporary social issues
✦ Applying philosophy to understand community problems, inequality, and human behavior

7.6 Political Science and Public Administration

✦ Political philosophy, justice, rights, freedom, and democracy
✦ Analysis of public policy, governance, and administrative systems through philosophical–Buddhist perspectives
✦ Philosophical inquiry into authority, legitimacy, and modern citizenship

7.7 Interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences

✦ Research linking multiple fields such as technology–philosophy, environment–Buddhist philosophy, and digital culture–ethics
✦ Development of new concepts arising from the integration of Buddhist thought with contemporary knowledge
✦ Creating new insights to address human, social, and global challenges

8. Analytical Philosophy, Critique, and Theory Construction

✦ Development of new philosophical concepts
✦ Logical argumentation, in-depth critique, and proposition of new theories
✦ Creative and innovative perspectives that expand the boundaries of philosophical knowledge

★ Aims and Objectives of the Ashram Journal of Philosophy

To promote research in Buddhist philosophy and global philosophy in theoretical, practical, and applied dimensions.
To serve as a platform for publishing high-quality academic works in philosophy, Buddhism, the humanities, and related interdisciplinary fields.
To advance new knowledge in Buddhist philosophy and contemporary philosophy through critique, interpretation, and theoretical innovation.
To encourage interdisciplinary integration by applying Buddhist and global philosophical frameworks to modern societal challenges.
To foster an intellectual community among scholars, philosophers, monastics, students, and the general readership.
To strengthen the role of MCU as a leading academic institution in Buddhist and global philosophical studies at the international level.
To disseminate philosophical and Buddhist knowledge to the public, promoting reasoning, reflection, and the cultivation of wisdom in daily life.

★ Publication Criteria

The journal is published twice a year, with 6 articles per issue:

Issue 1: January – June

Issue 2: July – December

The journal only accepts:

(1) Research articles

(2) Academic articles

(3) Book Review

All published articles must undergo a review process by three experts.

Submitted articles must not have been previously published or under consideration for publication in another journal.

Authors must strictly adhere to the journal’s submission guidelines and formatting requirements.

The views and opinions expressed in the articles are solely those of the authors and do not represent the editorial board’s responsibility.

★ Peer Review Process

Journal of Prajna Ashram [JPA] operates under a double-blind peer review policy, where the identity of both the peer reviewer and the author are kept anonymous from each other. Any manuscript submitted for publication must be reviewed and approved by three peer reviewers in the particular field or related fields, without any knowledge of the author's identity, and the Editorial Board.

Aims and Scope