There many not be a more contentious issue among the Buddhist laity than the ritual use of psychedelics to augment our practice in an attempt ...

In Buddhism, the chakras are pools of energy found within the body. There are seven main chakras, including the Muladhara or root chakra, the Svadhisthana ...

Tibetan singing bowls are a longstanding Buddhist tradition that dates back to the time of Buddha Shakyamuni. This simple tool is believed to help bring ...

Samadhi is described as being in an intense state of concentration. In Hindu yoga, it is considered the final stage where the practitioner reaches divine ...

Vipassana is one of the most ancient meditation methods used in India today. Gotama Buddha rediscovered this technique over 2,500 years ago. The term means ...

The concept of Samsara in Buddhism teaches that human beings have the ultimate control over themselves.

Meditation has been used by people, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, for years to help relieve stress. What place could be more stressful than a prison? ...

Stupas in the Buddhist religion are a symbol best defined as a spiritual monument. Stupas are small enough to place on a mantle or are ...

The Bodhi Tree: uniting all worlds The life of Siddartha Gautama, the Buddha, is central to Buddhist tradition. It has a mythic status. And in ...

Within the human body are seven main chakras. Each chakra has an attachment to separate body areas including glands and organs. The word chakra means ...