Essential Buddhist teachings to improve your mindfulness practice.
You don’t have to do it. You don’t have to take every thought in your head too seriously. It’s one of many gifts of meditation — a deep state of concentration and tranquility that keeps you open to life. This is what great meditation teacher Shunryu Suzuki (May 18, 1904–December 4, 1971) means when he … Read more
The story goes that when a thief broke into a little hut at the foot of a mountain, the wise Zen master Ryokan, very much undisturbed by the intruder, welcomed him with open arms and said, “You have come a long way to visit me and you should not return empty-handed.” And then, in a … Read more
Vanja Palmers was born in Vienna in 1948 as the son of an Austrian industrialist family. After studying economics in Zurich, he seemed destined for a career as a successful businessman. In 1972, after a psychedelic experience, he encountered Zen Buddhism. Of all the things he said in this video, this is what resonated with … Read more
 Learn Religions is a publication that exists because faith and religion have shaped society throughout history, yet they remain deeply personal topics that sometimes feel challenging to discuss. Its mission is to help you explore the practices of your own faith, understand your neighbor’s beliefs, and familiarize yourself with the world’s major religions — … Read more