A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.

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At 26, Matthieu Ricard left a promising scientific career in France to become a Buddhist monk in the Himalayas. Now 79, he is ...

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New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of the Dalai Lama recently hosted the Bodhipath Film Festival in ...

Many meditative practices originated in Eastern cultures and religions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism ... your breath or a sound, or with mindfulness (defined as being aware of the present moment ...