Yoga is a common way to stay healthy, but some feel it is too close to Hinduism. This has become controversial in light of
The life of Ben Turshen, a lawyer, was riddled with anxiety through his studying years until he finally tried meditation. When Ben Turshen was
Famed novelist and Zen Buddhist priest, Ruth Ozeki shares one of the main inspirations for her work and life: her 800-year-old spiritual companion, Dogen.
In Mongolia, researchers discovered the mummified remains of a 200-year-old Buddhist monk sitting in the lotus position as if he were still meditating. The
The Jain celebration Paryushan Parva continues this week until Friday. Differing sects of Jainism observe the start date on slightly different days and observe
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The company of and camaraderie with other churchgoers leave the church member filled with elation and spiritual strength. Yet recent studies suggest that such