It is a fundamental instinct of human nature to seek solace through prayers in times of despair and need. Prayer is a ...

The Buddhist Jataka Tales are easily some of the most accessible and widely read texts whose beauty lies in the spectacular ...

In analysing societal attitudes toward prayer, we often find two distinct perspectives. Some people believe in the efficacy of prayer and ...

Dr Upul Wijayawardhana How would the Buddha have looked like in real life?” This question was posed by Prof. Asanga Thilakaratna, the Chief Editor of the Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, during one of the ...

Anger is a natural human emotion, but holding onto and fueling it can cause harm. Recognizing and accepting our anger is a ...

Readers discuss the usefulness of Buddhism's moral guidelines to healthcare practitioners, and the importance of patient and family input in medical care Feel strongly about these letters, or any ...

Researchers gave psilocybin to two dozen religious clergy. Was it guided by science, religion, or some awkward combination?

What happened when one anxious guy headed to a silent meditation retreat—no reading, no writing, no communicating, no eye contact—to spend ten days tuning into his psyche.

A festival to pay tribute to the Trần Kings has opened in the northern province of Thái Bình, featuring a wide range of ...

Coral Expeditions has three 14-night Through the Heart of Japan departures in 2025: October 4, October 18 and November 2.

"Since it can be made into many useful things, they want to participate." Buddhist temple stuns the world with unorthodox ...

Sri Lanka is becoming a tourism hotspot for Ayurvedic medicine. Autumn Phillips discusses her experience of yoga, meditation and retreats in her latest column.