Effects of Inner Meditation on Teachers' Spirituality

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of Vipassana Meditation on the spiritual beliefs of teachers, employing a sample of 30 individuals from colleges in the Amroha district of Uttar Pradesh, selected via convenient sampling. The Spiritual Belief Scale, comprising 30 items segmented into Spiritual Belief and Spiritual Involvement, was utilized, with respondents rating on a Likert - type five - point scale. Before and after a one - week training program consisting of 45 - minute daily sessions, participants completed the scale. The training aimed to enhance spiritual beliefs through Vipassana meditation, fostering a deeper connection to spiritual principles and inner selves. The study found significant enhancement in spiritual beliefs among Teachers post - intervention, suggesting the efficacy of Vipassana meditation in this context.