North Americans have heard much about “mindfulness” practice, and much of it is only indirectly derived from historical Buddhist practices. This talk introduces a quite different style of historical ...

(The Conversation) — A scholar of digital religion and Buddhism argues that not all Western Buddhism practice is inauthentic. Here’s a way to know what’s real. My curiosity about the authenticity of ...

Developing a habit of joy in other people’s joy can counter naturally arising envy and promote connection and well-being.

Buddhist wisdom reveals how modern therapy may reinforce inequality. Research examines mindfulness commercialization.

In the five years that Alex Boianghu, a Tibetan Buddhist, has lived in Danbury, he has seen the Buddhist community grow, a reflection of the growth of Buddhism everywhere. "It's really growing ...

San Luis Obispo Buddhist Church held its Obon Festival on Saturday, Aug. 6. 2016, at St. Patrick Catholic School in Arroyo Grande. The festival featured music, food and craft booths, Bonsai trees, ...

Thai men can be ordained from a few days to the rest of their lives. Pakin Songmor/Moment via Getty Images The new season of “The White Lotus” is set on a luxury resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui ...

Tina Turner performs onstage during the 50th annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on Feb. 10, 2008, in Los Angeles. Kevin Winter/Getty Images) When Tina Turner, often dubbed the “Queen of ...

The new season of The White Lotus is set on a luxury resort on the Thai island of Koh Samui. This comedy-drama series, which critiques wealthy tourists, focuses one plotline on foreigners who arrive ...