The Burmese meditation master Sayagyi U Ba Khin played a key role in shaping the meditation retreats that are popular today.

St. Paul encourages us to “not be anxious about anything.” But how to attain such peace in our world so filled with peril and strife, as it surely was in Paul’s day, and in every chapter of history?

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and ...

The origin of meditation dates back to the ancient books of the Upanishads, composed by the philosophers of India from 1500 B.C. to 1000 B.C. They tell the story of two identical birds sitting on ...

World Meditation Day is observed on the 21st of May every year; this day is dedicated to meditation and the influences thereof on the mind, body, and soul. This day is to enable people of all ages and ...

By measuring the magnetic fields of the brain, researchers found that different contemplative practices uniquely change how ...

Millions worldwide practice mindfulness meditation, not just for their mental health but as a means to enhance their general well-being, reduce stress and be more productive at work. The past decade ...

Meditation has become an increasingly popular topic in popular media, with many TV shows, movies, and books featuring characters who practice meditation. In recent years, there has been a growing ...