In the 1960s many Americans may have only known Hinduism through meditation, but the story of this country’s relationship with Hinduism is much longer and more complex. By Dr. Vasudha NarayananDistinguished Professor of Religion University of Florida Introduction This week marks the…
For those who are finding the social distancing isolating, here are some lessons from ancient hermits, who often found joy in being alone. By Dr. Kim Haines-EitzenProfessor of Early Christianity Cornell University Introduction In today’s world, loneliness…
Only a few parts of Buddhism’s much larger practice were transplanted into American soil in the late 19th century. Here’s how Buddhism changed when it migrated. By Pamela WinfieldAssociate Professor of Religious Studies Elon University Introduction In East…
It is possible to turn a fear of death into a motivational tool. By Mark McDermottProfessor of Health Psychology University of East London By Dr. Oona McEwanPhD candidate in Clinical Psychology University of East…
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings gave simple instructions on mindfulness and emphasized how it could be practiced anytime. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College Introduction Thich Nhat Hanh, the monk who popularized mindfulness in…
On World Kindness Day, a scholar of Buddhist studies explains its idea of compassion and the diverse ways to think about and express kindness. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College Introduction As the world…
As a young person, Jamila Pereira relied on her religion to console her and the people in her church to support her. But during the most difficult time of her…
One lesson from the text, ‘nishkama karma’ – or acting without desire – may be useful for navigating the contemporary workplace. By Dr. Robert J. StephensPrincipal Lecturer in ReligionClemson University Introduction A 2023 Gallup poll…
The indigenous tradition of China understands the human body as being part of the larger cosmos. By Dr. Michael NaparstekLecturer in Religious StudiesUniversity of Tennessee Introduction New Year’s resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies…
A scholar studying the relationship of Buddhism and medicine explains how the popular media has misrepresented mindfulness. By Dr. Pierce SalgueroProfessor of Asian History & Health HumanitiesPenn State Introduction Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. A Google…
