But Mahayana Buddhism has become more popular by developing a social orientation. Adherents should strive to have the ...

Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students ...

The number of people engaging in self-reflection is on the rise. According to Asoview, a leisure booking site, the number of individuals who participated alone in ascetic training experiences, such as ...

The author and lifelong student of the late Zen master Shunryu Suzuki now brings to life the founding Suzuki's center of ...

Zen Buddhism, a school within Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizes direct personal experience of enlightenment rather than reliance on scriptures or rituals. This video explores Zen’s legendary origins ...

While there are many ways to practice mindfulness alone, in Japan, the home of zazen, you can take the opportunity to learn from a master in Buddhist temples such as Tokyo's Ryuunji Temple.

In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.

Nyoze Kwong has just finished his first year as abbot of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center, succeeding his father, Jakusho Kwong-roshi.

The stick, known as a keisaku, is a disciplinary tool designed to remedy lapses in concentration during Zazen, a form of meditation practice in some Japanese Buddhist sects.

Zazen meditation: The core tenet of Zen Buddhism, Zazen meditation is a cornerstone practice in Japanese culture. It involves sitting in a specific posture and focusing on breath awareness to calm ...