A fire destroyed the main meditation hall at Tassajara Mountain Zen Center in Central California, as monks neared the end of ...

My 15-year-old son was staring out the window as he leaned on the dining room table. From behind he looked like he was posing for a sculpture: his strong, lithe body perfectly still, one hand balanced ...

When I was vacationing in Yellowstone, a bear attacked a married couple, killing the husband and seriously injuring the wife. This was the first time something of this nature had happened in over 25 ...

It’s the middle of the afternoon and Gina Garlie is barefoot and seated atop a bright red cushion. She reaches forward for a small mallet and gently strikes the side of meditation bell. It’s calming ...

A fire at the Tassajara Mountain Zen Center destroyed a meditation hall during a three-month retreat, highlighting the theme ...

Buddhism is renowned for its profound insights into ageing and decay, known as jara in Pali. Through its teachings and ...