A Vietnamese Buddhist monk who escaped persecution in his homeland realizes his goal of creating a new center in which to ...

When you think of “meditation,” you might picture yourself sitting cross-legged in a dark, quiet room, trying to clear your mind. If this seems difficult to you, you might want to try metta meditation ...

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Metta close mettaThe Buddhist term for loving kindness. A pure love which is neither grasping nor possessive. means loving kindness. Buddhists attempt to show loving kindness towards others and ...

My life has changed drastically since I adopted an interest in Buddhist philosophy. A significant part of the peace, determination, and happiness I feel today can be traced back to the ...

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Loving-kindness meditation, also known as Metta meditation, cultivates feelings of compassion and goodwill toward yourself ...

Buddhist But many Buddhists would disagree. Sex doesn't always have to be about having children. We believe it can help a couple to develop 'metta', loving kindness and 'karuna', compassion.

Buddhism and Comparative Constitutional Law offers the first comprehensive account of the entanglements of Buddhism and constitutional law in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Tibet, ...

Walking meditation involves mindful walking. It may help you feel more grounded while developing awareness of your surroundings, body, and thoughts. Walking meditation has origins in Buddhism and ...

It’s often hard to find balance and easy to lose focus. That’s when a good meditation app can help. We talked with three experts, researched 28 apps, and tested 19 of them. Headspace offers ...

Lawrence Lek, the winner of this year’s Frieze Artist Award commission, is showing an absorbing sculpture and video game ...