The essence of Zen Buddhism is achieving enlightenment by seeing one's original mind (or original nature) directly; without the intervention of the intellect. A special transmission outside the ...

YOU may have encountered moments of 'Zen' in your life – like a particularly peaceful walk in nature, or while lying down, eyes closed, at the end of a yoga session – and we all know that in today's ...

Peter Matthiessen was a towering figure in 20th-century American letters. He was a naturalist, environmentalist, Zen Buddhist ...

Zen Buddhism has had a profound impact on Japanese society and culture. Today the influence of Zen “mindfulness” is felt throughout the world. In this article we look at the human side of the great ...

This book cover image released by The Penguin Press shows "Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism and the Inner Life of Artists," by Kay Larson. (AP Photo/The Penguin Press) "Where the Heart ...

To connect with a meaningful Zen talisman is to find a forever piece you'll turn to throughout your life for comfort and for joyful memories. A name you should know is Buddha Mama--it's a range of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Novelist Ruth Ozeki’s spiritual companion is a Zen master named Dogen. Dead for nearly 800 years, when you listen to Ozeki, you know he’s there. Addressing nearly 2,300 Ozeki ...

Quieting the chatter can be difficult when the cell phone rings all day. No longer do the rules of polite protocol of no calls after 9pm exist. It is constant. To the point where people will call ...