Bhante Saranapala started his monastic life when he was 10 years old and has been practicing Buddhism ever since. Now 53, the Toronto-based monk leads weekly meditation sessions and monthly retreats ...

A pulsating cosmopolis of 10 million, Bangkok at times seems like the most unlikely Buddhist city on earth, despite the glittering spires of its famed shrines and temples. It’s tempting to view the ...

In an unusual but fruitful collaboration between Tibetan Buddhist monks and neuroscientists, researchers have uncovered clues to how mental states--and their underlying neural mechanisms--can impact ...

Michael DiVittorio Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 1:30 a.m. | Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 1:30 a.m. Bhante Pemarantana’s mantra of “be well, be safe, be peaceful” echoed in a community room of the Oakmont ...

A bell tolls at first light. The old timber "nightingale" floors chirp under stockinged feet, there's a whisper of saffron and black robes, a rumour of conversation and the monks enter the temple.

A 41-year-old Tibetan Buddhist monk has a brain that looks like he's just 33. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. While there's no ...

People can practice a simple meditation technique known as the wisdom-lotus Qigong method to reach mental tranquility and clarity. I have practiced it for 15 years since I learned it from a Buddhist ...