Could an ancient practice hold the key to dealing with today’s stressors? Are the answers in a book, through travel? Zen meditation practitioner Nora D’Ecclesis opens her new book, Zen Rohatsu, with a ...

The Buddha, a revered spiritual figure, once proclaimed that enlightenment is the end of suffering. This profound statement has been a source of intrigue and contemplation for many, leading to many ...

Starting in about 1920, “dharma talk gatherings” were held in private homes in Orange County, with ministers traveling from Los Angeles to lead them. In 1935, the first permanent church structure in ...

Chances are you’ve heard his name and famous quotes, but perhaps not his background or philosophies. Let us introduce you to Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, the religious founder of Buddhism ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, born in England, has ...

This bold debut from Guardian columnist Nwanevu calls for a major overhaul of American democracy. Looking to ancient Athens as the supposed forerunner of today’s system, Nwanevu Continue reading » ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." "The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery. The greatest quality is ...

“Tantrism,” as it’s understood today, is a kind of yogic pantheism drawing from the evolution of Buddhism, Hinduism, and even Indian Islam influences. (As with all scriptures, their actual profundity ...

David Grubin, a prolific maker of television documentaries, specializes in profiles of American presidents and other prominent Westerners: Lincoln, both Roosevelts, Truman, Napoleon, Freud. For his ...