This is an introductory course that provides a general overview of basic Buddhist philosophy for complete beginners or a “refresher†for those who have some experience. It does not assume that ...

In some cultures, menstruation and childbirth are treated as polluting, not life-giving. One Buddhist text’s interpretation ...

Mindfulness is mainstream. There are mindfulness retreats that will set you back thousands of dollars. Entire sections of libraries and bookstores are devoted to the subject. My kids learn mindfulness ...

How do you look at your journey with Buddhism? I have spent 55 years in the Himalayas, between Darjeeling, Bhutan and Nepal.

(Not all philosophies have such a goal and this is another way to know that Buddhism is a religion, not just a philosophy.) In the West, we seek to change the world directly, but in Buddhism, the ...

Worshipers pray and make offerings of incense sticks at Longhua Temple in Shanghai, China, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Yan Lu studied Marxism-Leninism in college, majoring in ideological and political ...

The prominence of Lord Buddha's temples and stupas in India reflects the history and cultures of Buddhism. By visiting these sites, not only can a religious experience be gained, but these sites also ...