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Impermanence is a central teaching in Buddhism. In this post we'll examine the concept from a practical, hands-on perspective. As with all Buddhist teachings, it's not about intellectualizing over them. Rather, it's all about applying the teachings in the present moment, the here and now...

I recall staying at a Buddhist monastery outside of London, UK, in 2001. During an informal class taught by two monks, I gained some understanding of the concept of non-attachment, for the first time...

Discover Buddhist emotional healing. Learn how to heal anxiety and depression...

One of the best Buddhist Meditation Schools is Thai Buddhism Forest Tradition. Learn about how this meditation approach can direct you to enlightenment.

A new study by psychologists at University of California, Davis has found that Buddhist meditation can improve a person's ability to be attentive and helps people do better at focusing for a long time on a task that requires them to distinguish small differences between things they see.

"More than 35 years ago, Matthieu Ricard left a promising career in cellular genetics to study Buddhism in the Himalayas. After earning a doctorate in biology from the prestigious Pasteur Institute in France, Ricard left Paris and moved to Darjeeling, India to study with a great Tibetan master. Today, Ricard draws upon his recent writings, research into brain plasticity and cognitive neuropsychology, and his work with neuroscientists and Buddhist practitioners at the Mind and Life Institute (co-founded by the Dalai Lama), while examining the interconnecting relationship between meditation, brain circuitry, and emotional balance."

So simple yet so delicious…from Buddhist temples of Asia we hear ancient gong calling to prayer… ah yes, eat this one with chopsticks, sip the broth.

A science related view of rebirth within Buddhist philosophy

Here is a post that addresses a common issue, that is, intellectualizing about meditation and spirituality, as opposed to practicing. If any, what are the fruits of such thought activity?

There are many rewards along the spiritual path. Among them, enlightenment represents the very pinnacle. Let's explore the 4 stages of enlightenment according to Theravada Buddhism, the type of Buddhism found in Southeast Asia...

You have most probably heard of the four noble truths, which was the Buddha's first teaching after his enlightenment. This post offers a basic, yet practical approach to one of the pillars of Buddhism...

Free guide to meditation retreats...

Expert review of the pros and cons of Goenka meditation retreats...

Expert review of the pros and cons of mahasi meditation retreats...

Vipassana Meditation is the great technique of Lord Buddha, and if you are interested in the treasures of wisdom, compassion and joy this meditation is the Way.

Buddhism is a better alternative to positive thinking: Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.