Self-reflection and mindfulness are an integral part of many religious teachings, according to Anne Klein. Most people, however, do not get the opportunity to learn these practices in the mountains of ...

"How Joyous Effort Works introduces Buddhism, interweaving it with stories of our daily life." From the foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama One of my important messages is that each one of us ...

Weighing in at four and a half pounds, Danielle and Oliver Fallmi's book Offerings: Buddhist Wisdom for Every Day is a bit heavy for a bedside devotional. However, it is visually stunning, with 365 ...

Buddhists around the world are celebrating Bodhi Day. Also called Buddha’s Enlightenment Day, it commemorates when Siddhartha Gautama attained awakening — or enlightenment — some 2,600 years ago, ...

What you should know about the basics of Buddha’s life and teaching. Buddhism benefits from a superb public image in America, judging by the comments students offered during the eight years I taught a ...

"Asalha Puja Day" falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 8th lunar month and represents one of Buddhism's most significant religious observances. It commemorates the day when the Triple Gem - ...