Educational Quest- An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences

This paper explores the intersection of cognitive science and Indian philosophy, revealing how traditional Indian philosophical concepts can enrich and inform contemporary cognitive science. Indian philosophical traditions, including Vedanta, Buddhism, and Jainism, offer profound insights into consciousness, cognition, and the nature of the self. By examining these perspectives, we uncover valuable contributions to understanding cognitive processes such as perception, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. The integration of concepts like Advaita Vedanta’s non-dual consciousness, Buddhist notions of impermanence and non-self, and Jain epistemological frameworks provides a multidimensional view of cognition that complements modern scientific approaches. By bridging philosophical insights with empirical research, we propose a collaborative framework that enhances our comprehension of the mind and consciousness.