Separating Meditation from Faith is a Dubious Business Separating meditation from faith is a dubious business, morally and sometimes in its effects Article originally appeared in the Spectator The chances are that by now either you or someone you know well has begun to practice ‘mindfulness’ — a form of Buddhism lite, that focuses on meditation and ‘being in the now’. Continue Reading →
Progress and Challenge in Contemplative Studies As most everyone is aware, meditation is increasingly popular in the West. Continue Reading →
What If Meditation Isn’t Good for You? The scholars and teachers responsible for the ‘mindfulness revolution’ gather for a landmark conference—and disagree about everything. Continue Reading →
Sleepitation From the back row of the Monks’ Chapel we could see Brother Nodananda sleeping again in meditation. Continue Reading →
Waking Up: A Guide To Spirituality Without Religion A ground-breaking rational, experiential, spiritual guide Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, best selling author, and philosopher. Continue Reading →