David Weisman notes an interesting overlap between modern findings in neuroscience and ancient notions of Buddhism. Namely, the idea that our perception that we are one, unified self is flawed. The ...

Buddhism is one of the world's largest religions, with millions of adherents worldwide. Asia is home to many important Buddhist sites, including both traditional temples and contemporary shrines. Bodh ...

Decades before meditation and mindfulness became popular (and profitable) parts of mainstream life, lifestyle practices derived from Buddhism existed on the fringes of American society. But, as with ...

Vice-Chancellor of Gulbarga University Dayanand Agsar has said that one must study Pali scripts to understand and learn more about Buddhism and its influence in ancient India. “Pali is not just a ...

Review of Buddhism in Sinhalese Society 1750-1900: A Study of Religious Revival And Change by Kitsiri Malagoda, Colombo, Tambapanni Academic Publishers, 2023, 300pp. ISBN: 9786245529094 Sri Lankan ...

The dramatic and tragic death of Wynn Bruce, the Buddhist environmental activist who self-immolated in front of the United States Supreme Court on Earth Day, has provoked a wide range of reactions.

Dr. Michael Turner, associate professor of the history of Christianity at Hood Theological Seminary, recently returned from attending the National Endowment for Humanities Scholars Seminar Program.

Carol Taylor’s article in the Sept. 13 Camera was timely, given the Dalai Lama’s scheduled visit here in October. However, her listing of historical dates and Buddhist-related events also includes ...

As a fan and Buddhist, a couple of points seem relevant regarding your "Neural Buddhists" post. When you write, "Deus Caritas Est. Buddhists intuit this, which is why the overlaps between Buddhism and ...