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Anakha, Silpa Balagangadharan,
Govt College for Women Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Sivasubramoney Krishnan,
Government Medical College, Trivandrum
Lekshmy K,
Mindport, Gowreeshapattom
Raakhee AS,
SN College Chempazhanthy, Trivandrum
Sajimon PP,
Fatima Mata National College, Kollamu
This research examines mindfulness practices in Eastern and Western cultures with a
particular interest in Mindfulness Unified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MUCBT) as a
linkage between the two. Eastern mindfulness, which originates from spiritual cultures
such as Buddhism and Hinduism, focuses on self-realization, moral living, and internal
awareness through meditative practices. Western mindfulness, on the other hand is
more clinically oriented, employing mindfulness for reducing stress, regulating emotions,
and mental health assistance. MUCBT combines mindfulness with cognitive-behavioral
methods, which enable people to watch their thoughts and feelings without acting on
impulse. Adopting a thematic style and referencing both literature and neuroscientific
data, this research contrasts these cultural outlooks. Although both traditions seek to
promote present-moment awareness, their approaches and contexts are quite different.
MUCBT presents a potential integrative model, providing a culturally appropriate and
effective method of mental health care by merging the richness of Eastern practices
with the organization of Western therapy