Buddhist Alchemy
Explore the hidden tradition of Buddhist Alchemy, where ancient spiritual science meets inner transformation.
Buddhism
From noble silence to scientific insight.
Explore Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and ethics—bridging ancient practice with modern contemplative science.
Redefining Faith: The New Scientific Humanist Priesthood
As we face serious global challenges, more and more of humanity is turning to evidence-based solutions, changing the role of traditional religious authority in politics.
Scientific Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation may be defined as nonjudgmental awareness through purposeful holding of attention, being in the moment, for mental and physical health, self-knowledge and wisdom.
Zen Buddhist Meditation
While there are a number of schools of Zen, this article will focus on the Japanese Soto sect teaching of shikantaza, or “just sitting” method of meditation, probably the most straight-forward example of Zen Buddhist meditation.
Chinese Chan Buddhist Meditation
Chinese mystics adopted and adapted Buddhism to their needs, replacing the Indian focus on dharana, or concentration, with Daoist cultivation in meditation. This practice of sitting meditation, known as zuo chan, would eventually flower into Chan Buddhism.
Buddhist Insight Meditation
The Buddha’s meditation is a way of life, a religion, rooted in the simple act of sitting calmly and being awake to reality.
The Science Abbey Basic Meditation Guide
This handbook is a guide to a seated silent meditation, which for the purpose of precise definition, is called Illumination meditation.
Ancient Chinese Philosophy and Daoist Meditation
The story of the evolution of Chinese philosophy and world-view is both fascinating and enlightening.
The Solitaries – Inside Monastic Culture Part I
This article is a brief introduction and practical guide to the basics of monasticism to orient the reader to this fascinating and enlightening way of life.
My Zen: A Personal Journey
Face-to-face I see the top of Mount Tiantai; Solitary in its height it stands above the common crowd. Swaying in the wind, the pines and bamboo breathe in harmony…