Bhante J says of all the religions he learned about, Buddhism was the one for him. ‘It actually ended up being a four-year process of gradually lessening my load in life and preparing to be able to ...

Social distancing and "shelter-in-place" mandates can make life during a pandemic seem monastic. Has COVID-19 and the subsequent "stay-at-home" advisories made you feel like a monk? If so, this period ...

"There was a lot to learn from the child monks in today’s ceremony." SEOUL, South Korea -- Ten children dressed in light-gray robes sat cross-legged under vibrantly colored lanterns. They are child ...

The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed ...