The reality of fostering stress coping skills for lay Buddhists in Hanoi

https://doi.org/10.21744/ijss.v5n4.2032

Authors

  • Thich Thanh Phuong Abbot of Sui Pagoda, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi Tinh Faculty of Psychology - Education, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi city, Viet Nam
  • Hoang Thanh Thuy Faculty of Psychology - Education, Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi city, Viet Nam

Keywords:

fostering, lay Buddhists, social organizations, stress coping skills, training

Abstract

In reality, in Vietnam, to relieve stress, many people choose to go to the temple to balance life and reduce stress. Religious belief is seen as a means to help them transform their body and mind for peace in life. Therefore, temples in Hanoi have organized many activities to help lay Buddhists have skills to cope with stress. This study aims to find out about activities to foster stress coping skills for Lay Buddhists in Hanoi. The research method includes survey and interview. Research results show that activities to foster stress coping skills for Lay Buddhists (aged 18-25) have been interested by local authorities, social organizations, and pagodas. useful activities to contribute to improving the psychological and spiritual quality of Lay Buddhists.

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Published

2022-12-01

How to Cite

Phuong, T. T., Tinh, N. T., & Thuy, H. T. (2022). The reality of fostering stress coping skills for lay Buddhists in Hanoi. International Journal of Social Sciences, 5(4), 310-315. https://doi.org/10.21744/ijss.v5n4.2032