It is often called quiet time by religious people who do not want to sound religious.

The two pieces of the 800-year-old sculpture were discovered roughly 160 feet away from each other at the Ta Prohm Temple in ...

Greek Buddhist monk’s four decades of meditation practice culminates in new publication examining how meditation can lead to ...

NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, ...

Watt Munisotaram in Hampton, Minnesota, offers a cultural escape with intricate architecture, serene gardens, and vibrant ...

Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...

More than 100 Buddhist temples across Korea, including Bongeunsa in southern Seoul, will host Temple Stay programs this March, starting Saturday, the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced on ...

Meditation, especially mindfulness meditation, can help improve mood in individuals with bipolar disorder. You can do this by focusing on your breathing and allowing yourself to feel your emotions ...

India is intensifying efforts to highlight its Buddhist heritage, targeting tourism and global influence. The government is improving infrastructure at key Buddhist sites while leveraging soft power ...

In Japan, this expression further translated into the wrath-filled and muscular Niō guardian gods of the Buddha, standing today at the entrance of many Buddhist temples. According to Katsumi Tanabe, ...

Stories of merchants are notably absent in Brahmin scriptures but are widespread in Buddhist scriptures. Shortly after the Buddha attained Nirvana, he was met by two merchants who fed him but admitted ...

"Buddhist monks and believers were gathered in meditation and prayer for the Pope. It was a very moving moment. The monks come from the temple that the Pope personally met during his visit to Sri ...