Her primary research interest is the role of narrative literature in the construction, challenge and communication of religious ideas, with a focus on early India and especially Buddhism. *After the ...

Impermanence refers to the temporary and uncertain nature of much of what people perceive as reality. People often cling to ...

Zen Buddhism, a school within Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizes direct personal experience of enlightenment rather than reliance on scriptures or rituals. This video explores Zen’s legendary origins ...

Vipassana meditation is a form of mindfulness meditation that comes from the original teachings of the Buddha. It is a way of observing oneself without judgment, and it is said to be helpful in ...

A lesson from Buddhism seems particularly apt in this moment of enemyship: Treat the people you disagree with as mistaken rather than evil. There is a profound optimism at the heart of most ...