Buddhists
latest news & developmentsTop China Buddhist leader quits in sex probe
Xuecheng is one of the most prominent figures to face accusations in China’s growing #MeToo movement
Resilience: Secrets of the strong-minded
Can children be made more psychologically ‘resilient’ to traumas?
The sound of one male ego flapping is enough to banish a whole pride of lions
When big cats disturb the nocturnal peace of a rough-and-tumble bush break, it’s anyone’s guess whose aura is to thank – or to blame.
Places to recover your soul
South Africa offers many opportunities to escape the rat race and connect with your inner being.
Finding God can happen in church – or in a dew drop
Spirituality comes in many formats, not all of which are dressed in formal religious garb, says Ixopo Buddhist Retreat Centre founder Louis van Loon.
Meditation takes on medication
New research has shown that the ‘practice of mindfulness meditation’ can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
China assails Dalai Lama over self-immolations
China has criticised the Dalai Lama for not denouncing a string of self-immolations by monks protesting for religious freedom in Tibet.
The silence of sounds
Through graceful 13th-century parables, Zen Buddhism reveals its enlightened nature, writes <b>Drew Forrest.</b>
China slams Dalai Lama’s latest speech
Chinese officials have reacted with anger to a speech by the Dalai Lama in which he expressed concerns about conditions in Tibet and Xinjiang.