Are Shinto and Buddhism truly separate in Japan—or two parts of the same cultural fabric? This deep dive examines how Buddhist philosophy and Shinto kami worship coevolved over 1,500 years. From ...

When people asked me what I was going to do when I got to England, I was hesitant to say I was volunteering at a Buddhist ...

The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also ...

Our daily lives are filled with challenges, from work stress to personal struggles and societal expectations. Maintaining emotional balance in the face of adversity is crucial for maintaining mental ...

The question of, “What is consciousness?” is no longer exclusively the realm of ancient philosophers and dorm-room debaters.

While the Thai Buddhism depicted in “The White Lotus” is not completely realistic, there are several authentic ways to engage deeply with Buddhism, ranging from offering donations to short meditation ...

For more about mindfulness, sati, and samprajanna, see Jay Garfield, "Mindfulness and Ethics: Attention, Virtue, and Perfection", in A Mirror Is for Reflection: Understanding Buddhist Ethics, pages ...