IBSC Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies

18/08/2026

🌿 A Warm Welcome to Our Distinguished Invited Lecturers 🌿

The International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), is delighted to warmly welcome our distinguished invited lecturers who will share their valuable knowledge, expertise, and experiences with students of the Master of Arts in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies.

🎓 1. Mindfulness and Psychology of Perception and Cognition
Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Cognitive Crises
How Burnout, Anxiety & Digital Overload Distort Perception: Case Study Discussion (Analyzing)

👩‍🏫 Invited Lecturer:
Dr. Thita Phatwarawisit

📅 15 August 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 B302, 3rd Floor, IBSC Building II
💻 Zoom ID: 775 777 5557
🔐 Passcode: 2020

🎓 2. Fundamental Concepts of Peace Studies (3) (3-0-6)
Promoting Sustainable Peace
• Organizations
• Religious Communities
• Practitioners
• Peacemakers

👩‍🏫 Invited Lecturer:
Dr. Suthida Padrit

📅 16 & 23 August 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 B302, 3rd Floor, IBSC Building II
💻 Zoom ID: 775 777 5557
🔐 Passcode: 2020

🙏 We are deeply honored and grateful to welcome both distinguished lecturers to IBSC. Your presence and contribution will enrich our students’ learning experiences, broaden their perspectives, and inspire them to connect mindfulness, peace, and contemporary social challenges with meaningful academic and practical approaches.

We warmly welcome all students to participate, listen, learn, reflect, and engage in these valuable learning opportunities.

✨ May these inspiring lectures cultivate wisdom, mindfulness, compassion, and peaceful action for a better world.

International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)
Wisdom for the World 🌏🕊️

17/08/2026

IMPS | Mindfulness, Brain, and Psychology for Peace

WEEK 10 | 16 August 2026

Making Peace with Ourselves: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Psychological Integration in the Plum Village Tradition

In this week’s class, our Ph.D. students explored the practice of making peace with ourselves through mindfulness, self-compassion, and psychological integration inspired by the Plum Village tradition.

The session invited students to return to themselves with mindful awareness, embrace difficult emotions with compassion, and cultivate inner peace as a foundation for peaceful living.

🧘 Guest Lecturer:
Ven. Dr. Chân Pháp Tử
Dhamma Teacher of Thai Plum Village

🎓 Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)

17/08/2026

Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies | IBSC, MCU.

16/08/2026

Classroom Learning Activities

Course: 811 102 Buddhist Peaceful Means for Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies Development
Program: Ph.D. in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS)
Lecturer: Phramaha Weerasak Abhinandavedi, Ph.D.

This morning, students delivered group presentations after collaboratively brainstorming the topic:

“Analyzing Contemporary Social Challenges Through the Four Noble Truths”

Each group examined a contemporary social challenge by identifying the problem, its root causes, the desired outcome, and practical pathways toward resolution. They then applied Buddhist peaceful means to propose mindful and constructive approaches to addressing the challenge.

This activity encouraged students to develop systematic analytical skills through the framework of the Four Noble Truths while connecting Buddhist wisdom with contemporary social issues.

16/08/2026

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🌿 Mindfulness for Contemporary Crises
Navigating Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout through Mindfulness and Psychology

📅 15 August 2026

We were honored to welcome two distinguished guest facilitators:

✨ Dr. Thita Phatwarawisit
✨ Dr. Theeran Pairojaungsuthorn

Learning Experience Designers, Facilitators, and Coaches
Delighten Group Co., Ltd.

They designed and facilitated an engaging learning experience for Master’s degree students in the International Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies Programme (IMPS) at the International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC).

Through a thoughtful integration of mindfulness and psychology, the facilitators guided students in exploring practical ways to navigate contemporary challenges, particularly stress, anxiety, and burnout. The session also introduced practical tools and processes that students can apply to personal self-care and the compassionate support of others.

Key Learning Experiences

🌱 Mindful Awareness
Recognizing contemporary crises, stress, anxiety, and burnout

🌱 Mindful Regulation
Managing anxiety through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

🌱 Mindful Resilience
Recovering from stress and preventing burnout through Positive Psychology and the Five Powers

This special session was part of:

625 202: Mindfulness and Psychology of Perception and Cognition
Course Lecturer: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanthong Watanapradith

We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Thita Phatwarawisit and Dr. Theeran Pairojaungsuthorn for sharing their expertise, practical approaches, and inspiring learning experiences with our students.

15/08/2026

IMPS–IBSC Ph.D. Program | WEEK 9
Mindfulness, Brain and Psychology for Peace

Self-Compassion, Life Satisfaction, and Mental Well-being

How can self-compassion support our well-being?
How does the way we relate to ourselves influence life satisfaction and mental health?

This session explores important psychological perspectives on self-compassion, life satisfaction, and mental well-being, with insights into how these qualities can contribute to a more balanced, meaningful, and peaceful life.

🎓 Guest Lecturer
Asst. Prof. Dr. Apitchaya Chaiwutikornwanich
Lecturer in Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology
Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

📅 Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM (Thailand Time)
💻 Online via Zoom

Organized by
Ph.D. Program in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies (IMPS), International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)

Cultivating well-being from within for a more peaceful life.

15/08/2026

Peace in Every Step | Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies Program, IBSC,MCU.

15/08/2026

Making Peace with Ourselves | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Psychological Integration in the Plum Village Tradition

How can we learn to make peace with ourselves before creating peace around us?

The PhD in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies Program (IMPS), IBSC, MCU is delighted to welcome Ven. Dr. Chân Pháp Tử, Dhamma Teacher from the Thai Plum Village International Meditation Practice Center, as our guest lecturer for the course Mindfulness, Brain, and Psychology for Peace.

🧘 Guest Lecturer
Ven. Dr. Chân Pháp Tử
Dhamma Teacher, Thai Plum Village International Meditation Practice Center

📚 Topic
Making Peace with Ourselves: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Psychological Integration in the Plum Village Tradition

This special session will explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can help us understand ourselves more deeply, embrace difficult emotions, and cultivate inner peace—bringing together the wisdom of the Plum Village tradition and contemporary perspectives in psychology.

📅 Sunday, 16 August 2026
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 IBSC Building B, 2nd Floor, Room 202

🎓 PhD in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies Program (IMPS)
International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU)

🌱 Peace in the world begins with peace within ourselves.

15/08/2026

Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Special Invited Lecturer! 🪷🕊️

On behalf of the Ph.D. Program in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies at the International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC), Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Dr. Chintar Fungladda for delivering an extraordinarily insightful guest lecture today, Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Dr. Chintar shared invaluable wisdom on the topic:
👉 "Contemporary Mindfulness Leadership and Peacebuilding in a Global Context"

Her profound reflections on integrating mindful leadership into modern global challenges provided our doctoral students and international attendees with deep inspiration, practical perspectives, and a clearer vision of how mindfulness can foster sustainable peace.

Thank you, Dr. Chintar, for your time, dedication, and for sharing your valuable knowledge with our academic community!

With deepest appreciation and respect,

International Buddhist Studies College (IBSC)
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
Doctor of Philosophy in Innovative Mindfulness and Peace Studies, International Program