Abstract

The present study explores the relationship between Meaning in Life, Psychological Well-Being, and Resilience among Vipassana practitioners. In a fast-paced and uncertain world, the search for purpose and emotional balance has become increasingly important. Vipassana meditation, rooted in ancient Buddhist practices, offers a structured path for cultivating self-awareness, inner peace, and equanimity. This research aims to examine how the dimensions of meaning in life—Presence and Search—relate to an individual’s psychological well-being and capacity for resilience in the context of sustained Vipassana practice. A sample of 44 participants (26 males and 18 females), aged between 30 to 50 years, with a minimum of two years of consistent Vipassana meditation experience, was selected using convenient sampling. Standardized tools were used to assess the three variables: the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ), the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). Data analysis was conducted using Pearson correlation and linear regression in SPSS. Results revealed a strong positive correlation between the Presence of Meaning in Life and Psychological Well-Being, as well as a moderate positive correlation between Presence of Meaning and Resilience. Conversely, the Search for Meaning was found to be negatively correlated with both Psychological Well-Being and Resilience. Regression analysis indicated that the Presence and Search dimensions together accounted for 46.4% of the variance in Psychological Well-Being and 24.7% of the variance in Resilience. A strong positive correlation was also observed between Resilience and Psychological Well-Being. These findings suggest that the cultivation of a stable sense of meaning, fostered through practices like Vipassana, contributes significantly to an individual’s psychological health and adaptive capacity. The study highlights the importance of existential clarity and emotional regulation in enhancing mental well-being and resilience. It also underscores the potential value of Vipassana meditation as a transformative tool in psychological and wellness interventions.