Tweeting priests and YouTube videos of meditating monks have made Zen Buddhism more accessible than ever. At the same time, our lightning-speed lifestyles not only beg a moment’s pause—they may also ...

Zazen refers to sitting meditation. It is a practice that originates from the teachings of Buddha and is believed to give insight into your true nature of being. The aim of Zazen is to let go of all ...

Perhaps owing to the calamitous pandemic years, a wealth of books extolling the benefits of Zen meditation has appeared on the market recently. “Master Dogen’s Zazen Meditation Handbook” is one such ...

One of the greatest gifts from the Buddha, zazen is not a meditation technique; it simply means sitting silently and doing nothing, writes PRATIKSHA APURV Eastern spiritualism provides hundreds of ...

While IQ tests can be a debatable measure of intelligence, there's no doubt that improving focus and concentration can benefit everyone. Intriguingly, Japanese culture offers a treasure trove of ...

Zazen, a form of seated meditation, is a kind of Zen Buddhism training in which practitioners seek to enter a state of selflessness by shutting out worldly desires. This may lead toward enlightenment, ...

Quarantine and self-isolation are taking their toll and the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic is causing anxiety even among the best of us. If you're looking to calm your mind ...

This is a sponsored story, created and edited exclusively by Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo Updates website. Buddhism is one of Japan's leading religions, second only to Japan's native ...

Learning to be more present and live more mindfully can help to quiet a busy mind. While helping to improve mental clarity, many meditation proponents claim it can help to manage feelings of stress ...