Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it’s a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus ...

NEW DELHI, (ANI) – Bodhidharma, a revered Buddhist monk who lived during 5th or 6th century is credited for transmitting Chan Buddhism (the Chinese school of Mahayana Buddhism) in China. The word Chan ...

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9:32 a.m. June 2, 2023: A previous version of the story stated that Hsi Lai Temple opened in 1989. It opened in 1988. When we think of meditation, we often picture someone sitting as still as a statue ...

While most people are familiar with seated meditation, many don’t know about walking meditation. In fact, it can be a useful alternative to sitting meditation and is also beneficial for anxiety, ...

Bhante Saranapala started his monastic life when he was 10 years old and has been practicing Buddhism ever since. Now 53, the Toronto-based monk leads weekly meditation sessions and monthly retreats ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have trekked to remote Tibetan Buddhist temples to study the gut microbiomes of meditating monks. The findings suggest the long-term practice of deep ...

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