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.

I drove slowly along a winding 13-mile dirt road in the Chama River Canyon Wilderness area in New Mexico on a cool Saturday morning. Aside from the occasional bird and the sound of my tires crunching ...

Before his assassination, King invited Thich Nhat Hanh to continue his life's work. Their partnership reveals that true democracy requires citizens to embody peace, not just demand it.

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

"At the heart of beloved community is true democracy. To be agents of change who do not add to the suffering of the world, ...

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Jet-setters are forgoing passive vacations in favor of trips that offer a more lasting souvenir: a new hobby.

Zen master Dogen's teachings highlight that life unfolds naturally, irrespective of our desires. Flowers fall and weeds grow, ...

Bottom Line: Learn to endure challenges and accept adverse events without becoming upset or growing anxious with this collection of wisdom from the Stoics. Pros: A compendium of maxims from ancient ...