About 25 years ago I had the good fortune to drive one of the world's preeminent Buddhist teachers, Lama Ole Nydahl, from Kennedy Airport to the Diamond Way Buddhism Center in Manhattan. At one point ...

What prompted the idea for the course? I adopted this course from a colleague when I took on my assistant professor position here at University of Illinois, Chicago. Over the years, the class content ...

The Buddha's teachings, rooted in truth and deep contemplation, transformed spirituality into a rational pursuit. He emphasized the immense rarity of human existence and the opportunity for spiritual ...

There’s a certain serenity and calmness when it comes to Buddhism. Devoting yourself to following the principles of Buddha can change your life in various ways. It can teach you to be sincere, kind ...

I would bet anything that if anyone’s hair was on fire, he or she would be in a state of frenzy trying desperately to put the fire out by whatever means possible! So why did the Buddha pose this ...

While looking for images to illustrate the OurSF article this past Sunday, I came across a negative pack tagged “G.G. Park — Buddha installed.” I couldn’t picture where this buddha was located.

Bodhgaya, Jan. 1: The students numbered some 50,000, but you could hear a pin drop. They were, after all, learning how to shut out the world. And, not often do you get a teacher who happens to be the ...