By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers at Chiang Mai University in Thailand have linked the observation of Buddhist precepts to a lower risk of developing ...

If you’ve always wanted to meditate but think you can’t spare 20 minutes, think again. Five minutes several times a week may ...

I stumbled upon sound meditation through an Eckhart Tolle video—he rang a Nepal Cymbal (Tingsha) bell. He encouraged viewers ...

A minor in Buddhist studies is an excellent adjunct to majors in such fields as religion, philosophy, American studies, anthropology, art history, Asian studies, comparative literature, East Asian ...

Meditation has been practiced for centuries, as a way to calm the soul and bring about inner peace. According to a new study in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological ...

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues.

Buddhism has long been called a path to enlightenment, but a new study reveals you don't need to travel very far down that road to get some of its benefits. The study, which involved 355 participants ...

Scientists have spent 14 years scanning the brain of a buddhist monk. Their findings suggest daily meditation could help protect the brain from aging. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was born in Nubri, a ...

With an estimated 500 million followers worldwide, Buddhism has had a far-reaching impact on constitutional design and reform in many countries. Yet, the relationship between the religion and this ...