Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This article originally appeared on Yoga_Journal The ability to settle into a state of one-pointed focus is a key element in ...

Zen meditation and Vipassana meditation are two well-known Buddhist traditions that share the goal of cultivating awareness, ...

Advance Zen Buddhist meditation may help treat depression, attention deficit disorder and anxiety, among other maladies, according to a recent study by Emory University neuroscientists. Mental ...

Between Harry Styles' recently released late-night lullaby and Iceland's new #letitout campaign that has people screaming into a literal abyss, it seems there's nothing we won't do to add a little ...

Practicing Zen meditation by psychotherapists matters. All therapists direct their attention in some manner during psychotherapy. A special form of directing attention, 'mindfulness', is recommended.

The seemingly nonsensical Zen practice of "thinking about not thinking" could help free the mind of distractions, new brain scans reveal. This suggests Zen meditation could help treat attention ...

In their efforts to reduce stress, busy Southern Californians increasingly are leaning toward ancient spiritual practices such as yoga and Zen Buddhism. More centers in San Diego and Los Angeles ...

PUTNEY — Zen meditation and compassionate action At Putney Moves, 133 Main St., is an exploration of how to embrace a "politics of compassion" at a time of great pain and suffering. Participants will ...