Viewfinder: Traditional Kandyan Dancers in Sri Lanka
Traditional Kandyan dancers perform during a procession in front of the Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on March 1st, 2018.
Buddhism
Meditation May Not Make You a Better Person After All
A critical look at the research suggests its benefits are less than advertised.
The Kung Fu Nuns Teaching Self-Defense in the Himalayas
Nuns from the Drukpa lineage of Buddhism are known for their strength, athletic ability, and humanitarian relief work.
Feeling It: A Closer Look at Reiki
In every issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details in the frame.
The Dangers of Spiritual Amateurism in America
Much of the forbidden, obscure, and esoteric knowledge that once made Buddhism and other religions difficult to study has now become accessible—with potentially dangerous results.
Love Religion, but Hate Intolerance? Try Buddhism
New research finds that, unlike those of monotheistic faiths, Buddhist concepts do not inspire prejudice toward outsiders.
Study: Buddhist Meditation Promotes Rational Thinking
Studies looking at the brains of people playing a fairness game found very different responses between Buddhist meditators and other participants.
Compassion: The New Wonder Drug
New research suggests compassion helps buffer women against the physical consequences of emotional stress.
Accepting the Pain
A new study says patients with chronic pain who manage to accept their condition, and the negative aspects that result from it, reap a wide variety of benefits.
Parallel Paths?
Review: A useful but incomplete book looks at the compatibility (if any) of Buddhism and science.