Mental illness alone costs the U.S. billions of dollars each year. Here's how low-cost, underused approaches like meditation could reverse the trend.

The year 2020 has been rough with us. In the collective sense, we’ve seen disease, death, political strife, racial injustice, and economic adversity cause a great deal of suffering. Personally, life ...

While meditation is well known as a technique to reduce stress and anxiety, it may also help enhance your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, and boost cognitive skills. Meditation is the habitual ...

In today’s fast-paced and often chaotic world, many people seek solace, balance, and a deeper understanding of life. Buddhism, with its ancient teachings and practices, offers a path that resonates ...

Janice and I are sitting at the kitchen table, enjoying our morning coffee. Silently, we gaze out the sliding-door windows on this late summer morning. I notice the hazy sky. I think it is probably ...

Is it possible to feel physical pain without suffering? For thousands of years, that question has fueled Buddhist mindfulness practices that combat pain relief by embracing the inevitability of ...

For many, the idea of meditation sounds both appealing and overwhelming. Being more mindful seems like it could be positive, but sitting still for a half hour or more in silence feels daunting. For ...

Science journalist and author Robert Wright says that Buddhist enlightenment might help counteract our natural tendency towards unhappiness. His... Can Buddhist Practices Help Us Overcome The ...

Zameena Mejia is a freelance writer and content creator based in New York City. She previously wrote about leadership, self-help, mindfulness and wellness for CNBC Make It. Her bylines have also ...