Most Pagans view the Earth as the Goddess, with a body that humans must care for, and from which they gain emotional, spiritual and physical sustenance.

Death, an inevitable aspect of life, is perhaps one of the most complex phenomena we encounter. It stirs profound emotions and existential questions, not just in humans but in many animals as well.

Through extensive research, scientists have discovered that mindfulness training induces notable transformations in brain patterns, offering us a window into the profound interplay between our mind and body.

The Earth is attuning too. We are Earth Whisperers, listening to the Calling of ourselves and the Earth!

An hour of deep silence is a natural therapy that is perhaps more effective than hours in a “shrink’s” office. And the only way to prove it is to try.

Delve into the power of mindfulness meditation and its profound impact on decision-making abilities. Enhance your mental clarity, emotional stability, and navigate life's choices with newfound insight.

There are multifaceted benefits of qigong, yoga, mindfulness, and tai-chi. These practices can aid fatigue, manage pain, and improve overall well-being, especially for individuals recovering from severe illnesses like cancer.

The profound impact of SGI Nichiren Buddhism on the life and career of Tina Turner, the "Queen of Rock 'N' Roll," and how her spiritual practice empowered her throughout her journey.

Explore the diverse celebrations of the Buddha's birthday across Asia, from bathing statues to lantern parades. Discover the rich cultural traditions and regional variations.

There was a time when a critical mass of events and probable futures came together that could have resulted in the annihilation of the human race, and a decision needed to be made

The first instruction for participants in pain management clinics is to begin to experience their pain, to feel the sensations, allow them, explore them.

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits.

We had recently had our first rain of the year, after months of no rain. Being new to California, we didn't realize what that first rain did to dirt roads in the mountains.

Molly was 88 years old and in good health. She had outlived two husbands, her siblings, most of her friends and her only son.

We need dreams and attention to them. When it is not available through established religious or civic ritual, people will seek it in other forms.

I have used these keys for many years in my classes. I offer them to you to facilitate your spiritual journey.

Paraphrasing poet Gary Snyder, meditation is a process of entering into our deep identity over and over again, until it becomes the identity from which we live.

A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern twist on tradition.

The Dances of Universal Peace are participatory body prayer, not performance art.

For many Muslims breaking fast in mosques around the world this Ramadan, something will be missing: plastics.

On April 5, 2023, Jewish families and their friends will be celebrating the first night of the week of Passover, with the most convivial gathering of the year: the Seder meal.

 American professor Jon Kabat-Zinn is credited with popularizing the kind of mindfulness that has caught on with non-Buddhists today, starting with his “mindfulness-based stress reduction” program in the 1970s.

People have over the years urged us to remove this tree, fearing the possibility that it might fall on our house. This particular giant was clearly leaning away from our buildings.