Grieving a dissolved marriage, a writer seeks peace and compassion at a meditation retreat in California. Illustration by Owen Gent As I sat cross-legged on a red cushion, tears ran down my cheeks.

Strolling through Central Park on a weekday evening and you might stumble on a concert. Although something is discernibly missing—the sound of music. Look closer and you’ll notice everyone in the ...

MORRISTOWN — As I soaked in the autumn sunlight, a lone leaf slow-danced from its branch down to a reflecting pool, where koi circled a gently trickling fountain. I was in a picturesque garden, ...

Music has long been recognized for its therapeutic properties, dating back to ancient civilizations that used rhythmic sounds for healing and spiritual connection. Today, combining music with ...

Silent Meditation — Rancho Center, 3400 E. Speedway, Suite 204. Awam Tibetan Buddhist Institute. Ages 18 and up. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 622-8460. awaminstitute.org. Other workout ideas Ab Fab: core ...

Meditation is a practice rooted in ancient traditions that has become a popular tool for managing the pressures of everyday modern life. Simply sitting still and concentrating on the breath or a ...

The season when leaves fall is when everyone becomes a philosopher. It’s a good time to leave the noise-filled city, savor solitude, and become a “thinking reed.” Coincidentally, “silent travel” is in ...

Most of us know that meditating is a great way to reduce stress. But meditative practice goes beyond taking a chill pill. Meditating is also associated with structural changes in the brain that help ...

If you are thinking about starting to meditate, it might be difficult to navigate the overwhelming numbers of self-help books on meditation and online meditation advice of varied quality. Why meditate ...

CHICO — If you meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha. Chris Gaffney, president of Sky Creek Dharma Center, shared this Zen proverb while standing in the center’s quiet meditation hall. If you have met the ...