Positive psychological approach as reflected in Puņņovādasutta

Abstract

It can be pointed out that maintaining positive attitudes is a crucial force for a person's physical development as well as their mental development. The field of positive psychology can be identified as an important branch of psychology that discusses this. This field illustrates how an individual should maintain themselves as a positive thinker. Buddhist teachings also clearly reflect the appreciation for the importance of having positive attitudes combined with a realistic understanding. This foundation is well analyzed in the sermons Puņņa Sutta and Puņņovāda Sutta. The positive attitudes reflected through the ideas presented by Ven. Punna Thero are clearly evident in both of the aforementioned suttas. This qualitative study, conducted using primary and secondary sources, draws attention to positive psychology and its value in building a positive mindset through proper management, even in the most severe and stressful situations.