archives: Buddhism

Erik Peterson travels to a meditation retreat in Thailand for the authentic Buddhist experience, only to discover how at odds he had been with himself  More »

On seeing the Dalai Lama speak in New York.  More »

Renowned philosopher Alan Watts shares his compiled thoughts on the importance of "nothingness."  More »

Buddhism implores one to meditate in order to learn the art of non-attachment. But could all this time spent "inside" be taking away from being of ser  More »

Jeff Eagar attempts to pass the 3 tests of the zen path, on the ancient and modern streets of Kyoto, Japan.  More »

Gangsta-rap video pokes fun at spiritual-materialism, but does it betray a darker truth?  More »

With the goal of inner peace and the charm of a simple monk, what's behind the Dalai Lama's celebrity status?  More »

Want to try meditation but unsure where to start? This handy guide to Vipassana (insight) meditation will kickstart your journey on the path to nirvan  More »

From the solemn prayers of Buddhist monks and ritual dances performed during Obon, Okinawans developed their own style of dance.  More »

And you thought bikini-clad women were just for the Christian and Muslim sets.  More »

A Cambodian expat faces the daily reality of poverty and suffering - and wonders how it has affected her ability to cultivate sympathy.  More »

For that past 30 years, Bhutan has been ruled by a benevolent king. Suddenly, their country is about to change.  More »

Do you want to be happy? Of course you do. These five ingredients may help you along your quest.  More »

An excellent overview of how the life of the Buddha led to his profound awakening.  More »

Richard Gere, Keanu Reeves, and various practitioners introduce Buddhism in this excellent (and free) online series.  More »

A humourous look at how to survive, and thrive, at Zen retreats.  More »

Real tips for getting things done at work, now adapted for world explorers.   More »

These classic Zen stories speak of death, life, and the perfect journey.  More »

After watching, it'll be hard not to see that beauty that surrounds us.   More »

Controversial article says mindful drinking is possible.  More »