Hinduism gained ground in the region in the early centuries of the Common Era because it provided elites with a fully-fleshed metaphysical package along with literacy.

Mindfulness is taught everywhere, from schools to workplaces. But scientists define and measure it in very different ways.

On most Monday nights, the sanctuary of All Saints Episcopal Church -- with its vaulted ceilings, stone arches and stained-glass windows -- seamlessly transforms into a space of quiet contemplation.