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This research investigates the historical relationship between meditation and mental health in Republican China.

May 6, 2026ReligionsOpen Access

Meditating for Mental Health? Modern Predicaments and Buddhist Responses in Republican China

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Historical analysis shows meditation may not fully address modern mental health needs, suggesting the need for integrated approaches.

This research investigates the historical relationship between meditation and mental health in Republican China.
Analyzed discourse surrounding meditation and psychological well-being.
Examined responses by Buddhist practitioners and psychotherapists to mental health concerns.
Used historical case studies of Master Taixu and Jin Sheng.
Identified ideological tensions between Buddhism and psychotherapy regarding mental health.
Demonstrated convergence in framing mental illness as a cognitive obstruction.
Found that meditation alone is insufficient to address modern mental health issues.

Matteo Sgorbati (2026) studied this question.

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