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Purists discourage mixing traditions, but research reveals that the origins of one of today’s most popular Indian practices aren’t so clear-cut.
By Matthew Gindin, photographs by Francesco Mastalia
After years of practice on a shoestring budget in the Canadian wilderness, Ajahn Sona has established Sitavana Monastery as a refuge and model of ecological mindfulness.
By Matthew Gindin
You’ll be one step closer to heaven in this Buddhist paradise.
By Matthew Gindin
As the Earth radically changes, what happens to the wisdom that it has to offer us?
By Matthew Gindin
Conditions deteriorate for Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh’s refugee camps as countries around the globe close their doors.
By Matthew Gindin
Seeking understanding instead of blame can bring greater clarity and solutions to an ambiguous situation, like the Covington Catholic incident.
By Matthew Gindin
The outcry over Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s use of a curse word raises the question: What’s the Buddhist view on foul language?
By Matthew Gindin
Prominent pessimists see a kindred spirit in the Buddha’s honesty about suffering, but they ignore his remedy.
By Matthew Gindin
A former ally of Aung San Suu Kyi responds to the Tibetan Buddhist teacher’s support for Myanmar’s controversial leader.
Maung Zarni and Matthew Gindin
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