Mindful Communication for Sustainable Development
Perspectives from Asia
1st Edition
Published on 9. April 2018
Book
Hardback
372 pages
978-93-5280-551-8 (ISBN)
Description
Written by Asian scholars, Mindful Communication for Sustainable Development: Perspectives from Asia analyzes Asian philosophical ideas and communication theories that promote respect for cultural diversity, protection of environment, and 'sufficiency economic' models. It discusses how ancient Asian teachings, particularly from the Buddhist, Hindu, and Confucius schools of thought, can enrich modern-day communication needs and help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals espoused by the United Nations.
As a mindful communication revolution spreads across the world, especially in the West, this book draws attention to the danger of practicing mindfulness without its spiritual and ethical leanings. The book puts forward innovative ideas on applying traditional practices to modern digital communication. It rethinks development communication methods and how the media reports on economic, environmental, and developmental issues. It promotes a new paradigm of communication, one that is centered on both social harmony and freedom of expression. It is an essential read for development communicators and trainers.
As a mindful communication revolution spreads across the world, especially in the West, this book draws attention to the danger of practicing mindfulness without its spiritual and ethical leanings. The book puts forward innovative ideas on applying traditional practices to modern digital communication. It rethinks development communication methods and how the media reports on economic, environmental, and developmental issues. It promotes a new paradigm of communication, one that is centered on both social harmony and freedom of expression. It is an essential read for development communicators and trainers.
More details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
531 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5280-551-8 (9789352805518)
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Kalinga Seneviratne is Lecturer in the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. He is a media analyst with many years of experience in journalism. He was the Australia and South Pacific correspondent for the Inter Press Service news agency. From 2005 to 2012, he was the Head of Research at the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre, Singapore. Dr Seneviratne has been an awardwinning radio broadcaster in Sydney. He received the Media Peace Award (1987) from the United Nations Association of Australia and the Educational Award (1992) from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. He writes for several news services and has several published works to his credit. Before joining the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University, Dr Seneviratne taught development journalism and international communications at Macquarie University, Sydney; University of Technology Sydney; Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore; and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Content
Preface
Introduction - Kalinga Seneviratne
Section A: Philosophical Perspectives
Mindfulness in Communication: A Buddhist Approach - Venerable Phuwadol Piyasilo
Mindful Communication for Sustainable Development - Sulak Sivaraksa
Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Contribution to Communication in Asia - Binod C Agarwal
Confucius and Tao of Asian Journalism - Kwangsoo Park
Human Dignity and Responsibility to Humanity: A Buddhist Viewpoint - Lim Kooi Fong
'Hindu' Values in Journalism - Sanjay Ranade
Section B: Training for Mindful Thinking in Communication
Thinking Through Practice: Creative Media as a Research Methodology - Jirayudh Sinthuphan
Storytelling with Deep Listening - Supaporn Phokaew
New Approach to ASEAN Journalism: From a Thai Perspective - Pipope Panitchpakdi
Mindful Communication and Media Training: A View from Myanmar - Cho Cho Thwin
Section C: Mindful Communication and Sustainable Development
Middle-path Journalism: A Conceptual Framework for Bhutanese Media - Dorji Wangchuck
Philippines: Ignatian Pedagogy and Mindful Communication - Evans Yonson
Mindful Communication for Good Governance: A Buddhist Approach - Sugath M Senarat
Mindful Communication and Sustainable Development: The Buddhist Holistic Framework - Ananda Kumaraseri
Section D: Applying Traditional Practices to Mindful Development Communication
A Japanese Path to Mindful Communication: Understanding the Silence of the Japanese - Kanako Watanabe
Laos: Traditional Methods of Communication and Its Relevance to Grassroots Community Development-Case Study of Nongviengkham Village - Homala Phensisanavong
Cambodia: Mindful Public Relations- From Monastric to Government Communications - Nayheak Khun
Crossing Panel Borders: Transnational Constrained Comics Composition and Mindful Development Communication - Nicolas Verstappen
Section E: Mindful Communication and Contemporary Media
Practicing Mindful Communication in a Multicultural Society: Case Study of Malaysian News Reporting - Azman Azwan Azmawati, Chai Ming Hock and Raqib Sofian
Philippines: Beyond the Body Count-Mindful Journalism and the Human-Centric Approach to Reporting the Drug War - Therese Patricia C San Diego
South Korea: Compassionate Approach to Journalism- Buddhist True Network - Emi Hayakawa
Sri Lanka: Mindful Communication and Reconciliation - Ariayaratne Atugala
Mindful Communication for Sustainable Development: A New Asian Communication Paradigm - Kalinga Seneviratne
Index
Introduction - Kalinga Seneviratne
Section A: Philosophical Perspectives
Mindfulness in Communication: A Buddhist Approach - Venerable Phuwadol Piyasilo
Mindful Communication for Sustainable Development - Sulak Sivaraksa
Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Contribution to Communication in Asia - Binod C Agarwal
Confucius and Tao of Asian Journalism - Kwangsoo Park
Human Dignity and Responsibility to Humanity: A Buddhist Viewpoint - Lim Kooi Fong
'Hindu' Values in Journalism - Sanjay Ranade
Section B: Training for Mindful Thinking in Communication
Thinking Through Practice: Creative Media as a Research Methodology - Jirayudh Sinthuphan
Storytelling with Deep Listening - Supaporn Phokaew
New Approach to ASEAN Journalism: From a Thai Perspective - Pipope Panitchpakdi
Mindful Communication and Media Training: A View from Myanmar - Cho Cho Thwin
Section C: Mindful Communication and Sustainable Development
Middle-path Journalism: A Conceptual Framework for Bhutanese Media - Dorji Wangchuck
Philippines: Ignatian Pedagogy and Mindful Communication - Evans Yonson
Mindful Communication for Good Governance: A Buddhist Approach - Sugath M Senarat
Mindful Communication and Sustainable Development: The Buddhist Holistic Framework - Ananda Kumaraseri
Section D: Applying Traditional Practices to Mindful Development Communication
A Japanese Path to Mindful Communication: Understanding the Silence of the Japanese - Kanako Watanabe
Laos: Traditional Methods of Communication and Its Relevance to Grassroots Community Development-Case Study of Nongviengkham Village - Homala Phensisanavong
Cambodia: Mindful Public Relations- From Monastric to Government Communications - Nayheak Khun
Crossing Panel Borders: Transnational Constrained Comics Composition and Mindful Development Communication - Nicolas Verstappen
Section E: Mindful Communication and Contemporary Media
Practicing Mindful Communication in a Multicultural Society: Case Study of Malaysian News Reporting - Azman Azwan Azmawati, Chai Ming Hock and Raqib Sofian
Philippines: Beyond the Body Count-Mindful Journalism and the Human-Centric Approach to Reporting the Drug War - Therese Patricia C San Diego
South Korea: Compassionate Approach to Journalism- Buddhist True Network - Emi Hayakawa
Sri Lanka: Mindful Communication and Reconciliation - Ariayaratne Atugala
Mindful Communication for Sustainable Development: A New Asian Communication Paradigm - Kalinga Seneviratne
Index