Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it’s a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus ...

9:32 a.m. June 2, 2023: A previous version of the story stated that Hsi Lai Temple opened in 1989. It opened in 1988. When we think of meditation, we often picture someone sitting as still as a statue ...

Scientists have spent 14 years scanning the brain of a buddhist monk. Their findings suggest daily meditation could help protect the brain from aging. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was born in Nubri, a ...

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Living in L.A. can be chaotic. So we asked a Buddhist monk how to make meditation and mindfulness a way of life. Los Angeles Times assistant editor Ada Tseng visited Hacienda Heights’ Hsi Lai Temple ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have trekked to remote Tibetan Buddhist temples to study the gut microbiomes of meditating monks. The findings suggest the long-term practice of deep ...

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 ...

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 ...

While most people are familiar with seated meditation, many don’t know about walking meditation. In fact, it can be a useful alternative to sitting meditation and is also beneficial for anxiety, ...