The Mindful Seon Hwadu: Sisimma as a healing utility; its efficacy for AD/HD and Beyond Cover Image

The Mindful Seon Hwadu: Sisimma as a healing utility; its efficacy for AD/HD and Beyond
The Mindful Seon Hwadu: Sisimma as a healing utility; its efficacy for AD/HD and Beyond

Author(s): Hyun Choo, Jay J. Choi
Subject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Education, Psychology
Published by: Ideas Forum International Academic and Scientific Association
Keywords: Mindfulness Meditation; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Satipaṭṭhāna; Mindful Seon hwadu Sisimma; Korean Ganwha Seon;

Summary/Abstract: Mindfulness meditation (MM), as revealed in the Satipaṭṭhāna, has become auseful alternative treatment modality for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(AD/HD). MM is empirically based, attending areligiously to sensations andthoughts. However, its applicability has not reached its full efficacy due to itsbeing transformed and truncated. We describe how the Seon hwadu, Sisimma canenhance its effectiveness, when coupled with Satipaṭṭhāna through the process of“tracing back the radiance.” By accepting the nature of AD/HD as that of aproactive asset, the mindful hwadu, Sisimma, can lessen the symptomatology ofAD/HD, preserving its positives: spontaneity, persistence, and inspiring anexperience of ultimate enlightenment. We discuss how Sisimma can contribute tomindfulness science, and enhance its efficacy as a treatment modality for AD/HD.

  • Issue Year: 2/2018
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 38-59
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: English