“To study Zen is to study the self. To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be one with all things.” — Dogen Zenji “You are better equipped to lecture on psychology than I.

On a trip to Japan last year, one of the places I visited was Kyoto, home to over 2,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. During one of my daily walks exploring the city and its forested borders, I ...

Though we've read about it in history books, or have heard about its lifestyle changes, exactly what is Buddhism? Buddhism is a religion that has been practiced for more than 2,500 years starting in ...

Meditation is a personal journey, but the same solitude that’s essential for embarking on a quest for inner peace can become lonely and overwhelming for zen newbies. There are plenty of smartphone ...

Sometimes, the stress that comes with your daily responsibilities, jam-packed schedule, or important work projects can be all too real. When you want to hit the refresh button, you might have a yoga ...

People can reduce their sensitivity to pain by thickening their brain, according to a new study. Researchers have made their discovery by comparing the gray matter thickness of Zen meditators and ...

PORT ANGELES — On the bluff overlooking downtown sits an open community, a haven welcoming anyone wanting to sit and explore. And starting Sunday, this place known as Murre Cottage will be the home of ...

Wellness Before the Algorithm Mindfulness—the practice of intentionally paying attention to the present moment without ...