A scholar studying the relationship of Buddhism and medicine explains how the popular media has misrepresented mindfulness.

Yet this fiction on Ajita, the forerunner of the Charvaka school of thought, forges forth with an inexorable, passionate ...

The International Dunhuang Project (IDP) is an international collaborative effort to conserve, catalogue and digitise ...

The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) has issued a resolute statement affirming their ...

Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...

Journey to the West is not only a seminal work in Chinese literature but a prime example of early intellectual, cultural and diplomatic exchange between China and India. The novel, written by Wu ...

Bananas originated in India over 5000 years ago as 'kadali phalam' and spread globally through Alexander the Great’s ...

The logo for Zen Den Wellness Spa in Lakeside is an Enso circle, a symbol in Japanese Zen Buddhism that signifies the journey to enlightenment. For spa owner Annie Dillard it also represents the ...

In Buddhist monasteries and meditation retreats ... If someone has a headache or a flu, they are not given the most expensive medicine in the world. If you need to open a door, you don’t ...

Buddha statues as decor have been growing more popular recently. They're favorite items for people who like spiritually-themed decor, and you'll find them in all sizes and materials. Many of the ...

Through stories, recipes and fascinating anecdotes, a new book delves into the spice’s rich legacy, uncovering its role in ...