Koichi Shinohara traces the evolution of Esoteric Buddhist rituals from the simple recitation of spells in the fifth century to complex systems involving image worship, mandala initiation, and ...

Visualization techniques, such as guided imagery and body scanning, can improve your well-being. It may be helpful to choose a technique that best aligns with your needs during meditation. When you ...

Suriya Umpansiriratana’s “Monk Cell Project” turns the monastery itself into a symbolic visualization of a monk’s spartan routines. Walking meditation is the essence of simplicity: just pace clockwise ...

Huiyuan 523-592 Guan wu liang shou jing yi shu ...

Soothing music played from a portable MP3 player as lights were dimmed and shades drawn in the religion department lounge. Seven students sat on couches and on the floor as Ryan Bongseok Joo GS ...

The Kingdom of Bhutan is the only remaining Vajrayana Buddhist country in the world today. The major difference between Vajrayana Buddhism and all other Buddhist sects across Asia is that the ...