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

Sharon Salzberg, a renowned meditation teacher, highlights meditation's practical benefits for decision-making and emotional ...

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn't "thinking about nothing." In fact, a new international study on Buddhist monks ...

In early September, Tibetan monks carefully poured grains of colored sand onto a wooden table inside Slough Farm’s barn, transforming the space into a place of ritual, stillness, and attention. The ...

A group of Buddhist monks — bearing a message of peace — walked into the heart of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, greeted by ...

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, ...

Walk for Peace gained millions of followers from Texas to Washington. Why are Americans following monks like they're running after Forrest Gump?

Three Buddhist nuns knocked gently on the door. They folded their hands, bowed their heads and waited for the woman they refer to as a modern-day Buddha. The woman, known here as Awakened Zen Master ...

Silent retreats are a growing travel trend as people seek relief from stress and digital overstimulation. Studies show silent meditation can quiet mental chatter and improve emotional regulation and ...

By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai On the evening of February 14—a day traditionally marked by the exchange of roses and heart ...