A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.

Nalanda contributed to the development and evolution of two major Mahayana Buddhist philosophies — Madhyamaka and Yogacara, Abhay K writes in his book, 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'. Excerpts: ...

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Wat Thep Sorn Thamaram hosts sacred ritual led by revered monk, attracting celebrities and officials for blessings and prosperity.

That night at the monastery, as Luang leads the overnight guests through a meditation, Lochy starts to remember what actually ...

This is such a good line from Kate, even though she continues to stir the damn pot. In episode 6, we see the aftermath of ...

This week, the guests at the White Lotus took some time off from their usual hijinks to uncover some cold, hard truths about ...

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The third season of The White Lotus has been a slow burner—up until now, that is. It started with the guests performing a ...

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