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Managing Student Development through Mindfulness Education: An Experimental Study on Meditation Retreat, Mindful Living Education, and Compassion Effectiveness Burmansah, Burmansah; Putra Pembangunan, Heldy Ramadhan; Suryanadi, Juni; Susanto, Susanto; Tu, Chan Phap
Kharisma: Jurnal Administrasi dan Manajemen Pendidikan Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Progressive Islamic Education
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Tarbiyah Islam Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59373/kharisma.v4i2.95

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The growing interest in mindfulness-based education highlights the need for approaches that integrate cultural and spiritual traditions to support students’ holistic development. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a Buddhist meditation retreat combined with mindful living education in enhancing mindfulness and compassion among students in Palembang City, Indonesia. Using a quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test control groups, the research selected 120 students from a population of 170 through the Slovin formula. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups across junior and senior high schools. The experimental group attended a structured retreat that combined traditional Buddhist practices, such as mindful breathing, insight meditation, and loving-kindness meditation, with mindful living activities inspired by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, including cultivating awareness in daily routines, deep listening, and compassionate communication. Data were collected using researcher-developed questionnaires. Results showed that the experimental group experienced significant improvements in mindfulness and compassion, whereas the control group displayed minimal changes. Baseline equivalence was established, and post-test comparisons consistently favored the experimental group. These findings suggest that culturally grounded mindfulness programs can foster emotional awareness and prosocial behavior in youth. Practically, the study encourages educational institutions to adopt mindfulness interventions and recommends further research with broader populations, validated instruments, and long-term evaluation. 
An Innovative Student Management: Exploring the Impact of Meditation Retreats and Mindful Education on Mindfulness and Compassion Effectiveness Burmansah, Burmansah; Pembangunan, Heldy Ramadhan Putra; Suryanadi, Juni; Susanto, Susanto; Tu, Chan Phap
Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif Vol 15, No 4 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan Progresif
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpp.v15i4.pp2243-2271

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An Innovative Student Management: Exploring the Impact of Meditation Retreats and Mindful Education on Mindfulness and Compassion Effectiveness Objective: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Innovative Student Management (ISM) through the integration of meditation retreats, mindful living education, and compassion-based pedagogy in enhancing students’ mindfulness effectiveness, that defined as the ability to maintain sustained attention, emotional regulation, and awareness of thoughts and actions, and compassion, defined as the capacity for empathy and prosocial concern toward others. The research explicitly investigates how these practices influence students’ emotional regulation, empathy, and behavioural outcomes within Buddhist-based educational contexts. Methods: Using a mixed-methods design, the study combines a qualitative case study, literature synthesis, and a quantitative survey involving 120 students aged 11–17 from Buddhist schools in Palembang. Quantitative data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis, while qualitative data from interviews and observations were thematically analyzed to provide contextualization for the statistical results. Findings: Regression analysis showed that meditation retreats (β = 0.38, p < 0.01) and mindful living education (β = 0.42, p < 0.01) significantly predicted mindfulness effectiveness, which in turn mediated the increase in compassion (β = 0.47, p < 0.001). Qualitative findings supported these results, showing enhanced emotional awareness and peer empathy, as well as reduced impulsivity. The integration of both datasets confirmed that ISM fosters emotional regulation and prosocial behaviour while mitigating bullying tendencies. Conclusion: This study concludes that integrating mindfulness and compassion-based management in education effectively fosters students’ socio-emotional development. However, its cultural specificity and limited sample suggest the need for longitudinal, cross-cultural research and teacher training adaptations to ensure broader applicability. The findings contribute empirically to educational management theory by linking Buddhist-inspired pedagogies to measurable emotional and behavioral outcomes. Keywords: innovative student management, mindfulness in education, compassionate student, meditation retreat, mindful living education.