Growing up in the West, he knew almost nothing about Buddhism or what becoming a monk truly meant. In Thailand, curiosity turned into a once-in-a-lifetime experience when he was allowed to become a ...

The bright-green drink dominating social feeds today began with a very different brewing style—and a journey across cultures.

My teacher, Phap Hu, the abbot of Upper Hamlet in Plum Village, has taught in our orientation that the Buddha was not only a ...

APEX, N.C. (RNS) — Judging from the crowds who lined up for miles on the side of the road to greet them and hand them flowers, oranges and bottled water, the simple act of walking for peace sparked ...

Five simple things unflappable people tend to do before 10 am. These small morning choices create a sense of control and ...

From samurai to skyscrapers and sushi to shrines, this Asian archipelago is the ultimate destination for families with ...

In Indonesia, Nepal, Madagascar, Morocco, Kenya, Togo and Peru, among other countries, youth mobilised against political ...

True democracy and people showing up for each other is at the heart of this idea which emerged from King’s activism and Hanh’s engaged Buddhism.

Over the past two decades, the concept of mindfulness has become hugely popular around the world. An increasingly ubiquitous part of society, it’s taught everywhere from workplaces and schools to ...

Are the monks moving through your town? Here's how to know where they're headed.

A mom says her nonverbal son with autism rarely allows anyone to touch his wrist — making one monk’s gentle gesture ...