(WTNH) A few years back, I was between jobs and had time to try something, you know, different. So I went to a 7-day silent meditation retreat in Massachusetts, not far from Worcester. It was ...

BANGALORE: OM mantra is not a mere human invention, going along with particular cultures or groups. Rather, the OM mantra (or AUM Mantra) is a symbol of deep realities that already exist. For example, ...

A preliminary study shows meditating turns off stress-related genes. July 2, 2008— -- It turns out peaceful thoughts really can influence our bodies, right down to the instructions we receive ...

June 13, 2011 — Transcendental meditation (TM) may help alleviate symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. In a small pilot study of male veterans from ...

In my work as a cardiovascular surgeon, I use the most sophisticated tools of modern medicine to separate patients from their diseased hearts and replace these organs with healthy ones. While my ...

Intensive meditation training does more than foster inner peace and relaxation. Mental practice of this type boosts control over attention and expands a person’s ability to notice rapidly presented ...

Om chanting stands as a timeless practice that transcends religious boundaries, offering a gateway to profound inner transformation and connection with the universe. Om chanting is more than a mere ...

On Wednesdays, the mood of the midday crowd at Seattle’s Frye Art Museum on First Hill is contemplative. Many people aren’t there to peruse the most recent art exhibit—currently, of works by Danish ...