People often look for retreats when life becomes noisy, but noise is not always external. It shows up as mental clutter, ...

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly invited several scholars to comment on the divisions and direction of Buddhism in America today: Carl Bielefeldt is professor of religious studies and co-director of the ...

The design is centered around the Bodhi Tree and the intact “Stupa” or the Buddhist dome-structured shrine. While maintaining a respectful distance to ensure accessibility for future research, the ...

Like other religions, Buddhism has specific dietary practices that followers may or may not practice. Some Buddhists may fast or refrain from consuming animals, alcohol, and certain vegetables.