Contrary to popular Western beliefs about Buddhist meditation, it is not viewed as a secular practice. Thai Buddhists believe that meditation is a meritorious activity, helping them not only to ...

Shortly after dawn, more than 200 monks from an order of Tibetan exiles carry carefully bundled scriptures and 108 gold-gilt ...

Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

The android edition of Kannon, also known as Kanjizai Bosatsu, talked to the audience at Kodaiji temple in Higashiyama Ward on a recent day with the hope of sharing the teachings of Buddha.

Jeon Hyun-soo, a psychiatrist and practitioner who has studied Buddhism for more than 40 years, believes that focusing on the ...

Greek Buddhist monk’s four decades of meditation practice culminates in new publication examining how meditation can lead to ...

At the core of Buddhism is the teaching of non-violence, but someone took a violent path to a handful of beautiful Buddhist ...

The symposium ended with discussions on integrating Buddhist teachings into policy and education to create a more peaceful world.

Explore Bodh Gaya, the land of Buddha’s enlightenment. Visit ancient temples, monasteries, meditation retreats, and cultural ...

reflecting its ongoing mission to provide authentic Buddhist teachings to Western audiences. The 308-page volume is the first major English-language work produced by the Center since its ...