Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For Saranapala, every meditation — morning and night — is guided by the Buddhist goal of Nirvana. As taught by the Buddha, Nirvana ...

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn't "thinking about nothing." In fact, a new international study on Buddhist monks shows that meditation is a state of heightened cerebral activity in which ...

In an unusual but fruitful collaboration between Tibetan Buddhist monks and neuroscientists, researchers have uncovered clues to how mental states--and their underlying neural mechanisms--can impact ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Scientists have spent 14 years scanning the brain of a buddhist monk. Their findings suggest daily meditation could help ...

A pulsating cosmopolis of 10 million, Bangkok at times seems like the most unlikely Buddhist city on earth, despite the glittering spires of its famed shrines and temples. It’s tempting to view the ...

Exiled activist and Buddhist master U Pyinya Zawta and two of his companions led meditation and Q-and-A sessions on Tuesday as part of a three-part program to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the ...

Michael DiVittorio Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 1:30 a.m. | Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 1:30 a.m. Bhante Pemarantana’s mantra of “be well, be safe, be peaceful” echoed in a community room of the Oakmont ...

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 ...