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Research Report
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Reseach has determined that
successful completion of a Vipassana meditation course increases inmates' awareness of their
emotions resulting in a reduction in feeling of anger, tension, hostility, revenge and
helplessness. Drug addiction, neurotic and psychopathological symptons were also diminished
(Chanddiramani, Verma, Dhar & Agarwal, 1995; Kumar, 1995; Vora, 1995).
Inmates practicing Vipassana have shown an increased willingness to work, participate in
rehabilitation programs, to abide by prison rules and to cooperate with prison authorities (Vora,
1995).
Prisoners reported reduced anxiety and depression, suggesting that Vipassana can be
considered a valuable adjunct to correctional psychiatric treatment (Chandiramani, Verma, Dhar
& Agarwal, 1995).
Research over a three year period, requested by the Swiss Ministry of Justice, indicated
that Vipassana played a significant role in the rehabilitation of alcohol and drug addicts with
success rates between 60-80% (Studer, 1997). |
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