4 Spirituality Studies 1 Introduction Mindfulness-based interventions have garnered substantial scholarly interest in recent years, owing to their demonstrated efficacy in enhancing psychological well-being and mitigating symptoms of burnout (Zhang et al. 2021). The Wellness Program of Right Mindfulness (Pi. sammā-sati) is a comprehensive approach that integrates mindfulness practices with the four awarenesses in the Sixteen Exercises of Mindful Breathing. The sixteen steps of Ānāpānasati Sutta (Pi. Discourse on Mindfulness of Breathing) meditation guide the practitioner through the progressive cultivation of mindfulness, offering you the choice of where to focus attention so as to develop both tranquility and insight while fostering stronger states of concentration (Thanissaro 2012, 127). Although the body of literature on mindfulness-based interventions has grown substantially, empirical investigations specifically examining the psychological effects of the WPRM remain limited. The present study seeks to address this research gap by systematically evaluating the program’s impact on ameliorating burnout and improving employee psychological well-being. Burnout, a complex psychological syndrome, has transcended borders to become a pressing global concern in occupational health. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes burn-out in ICD-11 as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed and classifies it as an occupational phenomenon rather than a medical condition (World Health Organization 2019). The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is the gold standard for assessing burnout (Maslach, Leiter, and Schaufeli 2009, 86). It provides a comprehensive understanding of the syndrome through its three core dimensions: Exhaustion, Cynicism, and Professional Efficacy (Maslach et al. 2001, 402). This tool is instrumental in identifying burnout, which often arises from persistent physical and psychological demands, continuous pressure, and a perceived inability to meet organizational expectations. Given the pressing need for effective interventions, investigating the efficacy of the WPRM in ameliorating burnout offers valuable insights into its broader implications for enhancing psychological well-being and promoting overall health. Well-being is rooted in a sense of security, self-worth, and the ability to realize one’s potential. Fulfilling basic needs is essential for achieving higher psychological functioning and sustained mental well-being (Maslow 1943). The WHO-5 (WHO 2024) is a validated instrument designed to assess subjective psychological well-being over the preceding two weeks. It focuses on the positive dimensions of mental health, such as feelings of cheerfulness, calmness, vitality, restfulness, and engagement with daily life, offering a hopeful perspective on mental well-being. As a foundational approach, right mindfulness enhances employee well-being, fosters ethical behavior, mental clarity, and a supportive organizational climate (Perera et al. 2025). Present-moment focus is often used as a practical training instruction, Dreyfus emphasizes that mindfulness is not merely present-centered awareness but a capacity to retain its object. This retentive stance supports sustained attention and helps loosen discursive and affective reactivity, allowing more reflective responding under challenging conditions (Dreyfus 2011, 43–44). Importantly, when systematically integrated into workplace settings, right mindfulness has been shown to promote more deliberate decision-making, mitigate burnout, and encourage greater intentionality and balance in professional engagement, thereby boosting confidence in professional judgment. Exploring the effects of the WPRM on well-being offers valuable insights into its potential to foster healthy lifestyles and cultivate a sense of peace in daily life. This research aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by systematically investigating the effects of the WPRM on a range of psychological variables. This single-arm feasibility study combines quantitative pre-post assessments with brief exploratory post-retreat debrief reflections to understand the intervention’s outcomes. “Right Mindfulness” (Pi. sammā-sati) is a core element of the Noble Eightfold Path, traditionally regarded as the means to the cessation of suffering (Payutto 2021, 792). It entails intentionally cultivating present-moment awareness through attentive observation of bodily sensations, affective experiences, and mental activities. This disciplined practice is intended to facilitate insight into the fundamental nature of existence and the origins of suffering. In this study, the traditional principles of Right Mindfulness have been reformulated into a structured intervention to assess its impact on contemporary psychological outcomes. Unlike secular Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs), which often isolate attention regulation from ethical frameworks, the WPRM is grounded in sammā-sati (Pi. “Right Mindfulness”). In the Buddhist context, mindfulness is not merely non-judgmental awareness but is intrinsically linked to sammā-ditthi (Pi. “Right View”) and sammā-vāyāma (Pi. “Right Effort”). This distinction is critical for the target population of Vietnamese employees, for whom burnout is often not
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