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From PERMA‑V to VAMPRE:A Practical Wellbeing Model Managers Can Act on Immediately

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  Introduction Most managers today are exhausted, busy, and under constant pressure to deliver results. When wellbeing models are introduced, they often sound inspiring—but fail at the critical moment: they do not tell managers what to do first, next, and last. This article is written for managers who do not need motivation, philosophy, or happiness slogans. They need a *clear sequence** that helps them regain energy, credibility, clarity, and trust—without adding more work to their already full plates. By integrating the PERMA‑V wellbeing framework with systems thinking and a powerful Buddhist teaching, we present **VAMPRE**—a reordered model that shows how wellbeing develops in real life and how managers can act on it immediately. Why PERMA‑V Often Fails in Practice PERMA‑V identifies six elements of wellbeing: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, and Vitality. The problem is not what it includes—but what it does not clarify. PERMA‑V doe...
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Religion vs. Spirituality: The 180-Degree Difference That Most People Miss

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  Introduction Across the world, the words religion and spirituality are used interchangeably. People say, “I’m religious,” or “I’m spiritual but not religious,” as if these are different shades of the same color. But in truth, religion and spirituality stand at opposite poles of human experience. The confusion arises because each religion carries a small spark of spirituality at its summit — yet, most people never climb that high. This article invites you to look beyond belief and ritual, and see how the two — though sharing the same vocabulary — operate in opposite directions of the human journey.   What Is Religion? Religion is a system of beliefs, rituals, rules, and identities organized around the idea of the Divine. It offers structure, belonging, moral guidance, and meaning. Sociologists describe religion as a social contract that binds people into moral communities (Émile Durkheim). Psychologically, it fulfi...
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From Sensation to Buddhi: The Path from Reaction to Realization

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  Introduction Every moment, life touches us through the five senses and the mind. The Buddha called this meeting   “phassa ”— contact. Out of this single touch, an entire universe of experience unfolds sensation, feeling, emotion, awareness, and wisdom. Yet most of us collapse all of this into one word — feeling. We say, “I feel angry,” or “I feel anxious.” But anger is not a feeling; it is an emotion built upon a feeling, which itself arises from a simple physical sensation. When we learn to discern these layers, confusion turns into clarity, and reactivity turns into freedom. 1. Sensation — The First Touch of the World Sensation (phassa) is the body’s registration of contact. It is pre-verbal, neutral, and direct. It belongs to the form aggregate (rūpa) and arises through the meeting of sense base, object, and consciousness. Examples: - The sound of your name being called. - Warm sunlight on your skin. - The pulse in your wrist, the tightness before speakin...
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State of Mind vs. State of Being: From Confusion to Clarity

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  Introduction In a world full of noise, stress, and endless words, many of us confuse the state of mind with the state of being. This confusion keeps us entangled in narratives, emotions, and self-stories. The Buddha pointed us to freedom by seeing through these layers. This article offers a clear, experiential distinction between mind states and being, showing how to recognize them, how they shape our lives, and how we can move from the restless world of thought into the spacious clarity of reality.       1. State of Mind: The Shifting Weather The state of mind is a bundle of conditions: thoughts, emotions, perceptions, judgments, and reactions. It is: - Conditioned – arises due to causes (contact, memory, stimuli). - Temporal – it belongs to past/future stories. - Reactive – it wants to grasp, reject, or ignore. - Personalized – always carries a sense of 'me' at the center. Examples: • Workplace stress: You receive an email titled 'Urgent: ...
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Consciousness, Mind, Self, and Awareness: A Practical Guide to Seeing Clearly

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Introduction One of the most profound insights of the Buddha’s teaching lies in discerning the subtle interplay between consciousness (viññāṇa), mind (citta/nāma), self (atta), and awareness (sati/paññā). For most of us, these flow together so seamlessly that we mistake the entire process as “me” and “my life.” But when untangled, we see where suffering arises and how freedom becomes possible. This article explains these four elements clearly, shows how they link through Dependent Origination (viññāṇa paccayā nāma-rūpa), and provides practical work-life examples. A visual diagram is included to make the relationship easier to grasp.     1. Consciousness (Viññāṇa) - Function: Bare knowing of an object through a sense door. - Nature: Passive, mirror-like. - Limit: It only knows “something is there.” Example: Eye-consciousness knows “color and shape,” but not “tree” or “my boss.”  2. Mind (Citta / Nāma) - Function: Defines, labels, evaluates, and narrat...
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Mentoring in Corporate Environments: Providing Guidance and Support

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  Introduction In today’s fast-moving corporate world, organizations compete not only for market share but also for talent. While training and coaching are widely used to equip employees with skills, mentoring goes deeper —it provides a bridge between knowledge, personal growth, and long-term career success. Unlike lectures or technical workshops, mentoring is relationship-driven and rooted in lived experience. This makes it a strategic asset for both individuals and organizations aiming for sustainable success.       Mentoring vs. Coaching vs. Training Though often used interchangeably, these three approaches serve quite different purposes: Mentoring Coaching Training Purpose Long-term personal and career growth Targeted performance improvement Knowledge/skill transfer Duration Ongoing, relationship-based Short-term, structured ...
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Neuro-Perception to Character Programming: Applying the Eightfold Path in Work & Life

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  Introduction In today’s fast-paced, complex workplaces, we often feel caught in stress, conflict, and a sense of disconnection. Yet over 2,500 years ago, the Buddha offered the Noble Eightfold Path as a practical way to transform suffering into clarity and freedom. What if we could express the wisdom of the Eightfold Path through the lens of modern neuro-behavioral training? By aligning perception, thought, language, behavior, and character, we can create a path that is not only spiritual but highly practical for everyday life . This article presents a fresh model: NPP – Neuro-Perception Programming NTP – Neuro-Thought Programming NLP – Neuro-Language Programming NBP – Neuro-Behavior Programming NCP – Neuro-Character Programming Each step corresponds directly to the first five factors of the Eightfold Path , making the ancient teaching relevant and usable in modern work and leadership.     1. NPP – Neuro-Perception ...
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