There are numerous meditation and Zen centers across the United States. Some focus on traditional schools of Buddhist teachings, such as Zen (which originated in China and is influenced by Taoist ...

Zen emanates from Mahayana Buddhism in China during the Tang Dynasty and quickly spread throughout Asia. The practice of Zen calls for being in the present moment. This can be achieved by ...

The Japanese city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but these relatively new versions show that they are still evolving, offering ...

Rooted in Japanese culture, Zen gardens are rich with symbolism, often reflecting principles of Zen Buddhism and nature's ...

Our writer bypasses the hotels and ryokans to spend a night as a guest of Buddhist monks. He didn’t anticipate the wooden ...

ASA ELLISON photos Some Mauians got a taste of Zen Buddhism. Earlier this month, Naoko Moller, who was born in a Soto-Zen temple in Niigata, Japan, gave a course in Zen cooking to about 40 people ...

Add zen to your calendar. Cady suggests embedding tranquility into your daily schedule by setting aside just five minutes for practices like meditation, breathwork or a brisk walk. “This ...

Wright, Dale S. 2003. Empty texts/Sacred meaning: Reading as spiritual practice in Chinese Buddhism. Dao, Vol. 2, Issue. 2, p. 261.

Discover matcha origins. Journey to the heart of Kyoto's Uji region, celebrated for its matcha of unmatched quality. Stroll ...

Mini Zen gardens are simple and effective method to bring peace into our lives and these little landscapes are reminiscent of ...