By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how ...

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 ...

Zach Holden starts and ends his days the same way: with 15 to 30 minutes of meditation. He says meditation makes him feel relaxed, less tired during the day and sharper mentally. But he thinks it has ...

In recent years, mindfulness meditation, rooted in Buddhist traditions, has gained widespread interest in psychology and beyond. Amid a performance-driven culture, where achievement often outweighs ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Meditation groups may not be unique, but this active Mormon who is also trained in Buddhist mindfulness, is pushing the boundaries of traditional religious practice in an effort to ...

It’s hard to put your finger on the point when the Western stereotype of Buddhist meditation flipped. It was sometime between the 1950s, when Zen Buddhism seeped into the beat generation, and the ...

Looking to refresh your meditation practice? Try incorporating Zen buddhist koans. Welcome to The Curiosity Academy, Stylist’s new learning hub where you can access workshops, how-to guides, new ...

The Rev. Teijo Munnich has been called "relentless" when it comes to her style of meditation. That's because, she said, most of her Zen Buddhist forbearers have been men. "I think it's been developed ...