The Science of Learning and Education
This article explores learning and education not just as systems or professions, but as scientific phenomena and philosophical ideals.
Zen Literature: Essential Reading for the Student of Zen
In these pages, we will follow the unfolding of Zen from its Indian and Chinese foundations to its flowering in Japan and its transmission to the West.
The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure
This article introduces the essential principles, structures, motions, and roles of parliamentary procedure, empowering individuals and groups to deliberate more skillfully and govern more wisely.
The Science of Yoga and Transcendental Meditation (TM)
In this article, we explore two distinct yet overlapping traditions: Yoga, with its ancient Indian origins and comprehensive mind-body-spirit framework, and Transcendental Meditation, a 20th-century method rooted in Vedic philosophy but streamlined for modern use.
The Science of Spirituality: An Overview of Scientific Research on Spirituality
Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, public health, and cultural studies, this article surveys key findings in the growing body of scientific research on spirituality and its impact on both individuals and society.
The Science of Mechanics: Nature, Invention, and the Engine of Civilization
In this article, we’ll break down how mechanics works—from basic concepts like force and torque to cutting-edge applications in robotics and aerospace.
The Long Journey: How Transportation Built the World Reaching for the Stars
This article traces the journey of transportation—from its ancient origins to today’s global networks, and into the bold futures of autonomous vehicles, space travel, and sustainable transit.
How the Masters Meditate: A Comparative Guide to Practices Across Spiritual and Scientific Traditions
How long should I sit? When should I do it? How do seasoned practitioners—monks, yogis, therapists, and contemplatives—actually meditate in real life?
Musicology: The Science of Music
Behind the beauty of a song or the power of a symphony lies a complex web of ideas, traditions, technologies, and psychological responses. Understanding this complexity is the work of musicology, the scientific and scholarly study of music.
Dinosaurs, Dodos, and Humans: The Story of Transformation and Extinction on Earth
This article explores the interwoven stories of evolution and extinction, tracing how life evolves through mutation and natural selection—and how it is sculpted by catastrophe, competition, and now, increasingly, by human hands.
Home Economics, Taxes, Insurance, and Other Basics You Wish They Had Taught You
A practical life-skills survival guide for young adults just starting out. Learn to budget, file taxes, buy insurance, manage a household, understand credit, and more—everything school forgot to teach you.
