The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) will convene its first General Assembly at the India ...

Hoffman was accompanied by his spiritual adviser in the chamber where, witnesses later said, they could hear Buddhist chanting before and after the procedure. He declined a final meal and also ...

During a short-term ordination in Yangon, Myanmar, he studied Therav?da Buddhist meditation techniques such as Samatha and Vipassana, ultimately experiencing the "samadhi" state, in which all ...

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NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, it's poetry and gardening, for others, it's meditation and community.

Rooted in the ancient Nalanda University tradition, the IHCNBT focuses on preserving not only the spiritual aspects of Buddhism–such as meditation, monastic discipline, and philosophical study–but ...

In a world increasingly polluted by noise and bustle, travellers are taking mindful travel one step further in pursuit of the ...

For some, it's poetry and... Stargazing, poetry and meditation: What connects NPR readers to their spirituality In February, we asked our audience: What does your spiritual practice look like?