(The Conversation) — The symbolic image of the silently meditating nun or chanting monk often embodies the Buddhist religion. Such representation may make it appear that Buddhist teachings and ...

Moby shares that his love life has been on hold. After years of struggling with addiction, Moby became sober in 2008 and turned his life around. In a new interview with The Times, the musician, 60, ...

A Chinese Buddhist monk, Venerable Huayan, is sparking debate by defending his passion for video games like Counter-Strike.

When Judith Valente, a Benedictine oblate, leads contemplative retreats both online and in monasteries around the country, she has been noticing that laypeople — whether Catholic or ...

Pope Benedict XVI today told members of the Vatican Congregation dedicated to helping consecrated religious that monastic life must challenge the faithful to love God before all else. The Holy Father ...