What prompted the idea for the course? I adopted this course from a colleague when I took on my assistant professor position here at University of Illinois, Chicago. Over the years, the class content ...

Buddhism, one of the world's oldest philosophies, offers a treasure trove of teachings that can transform our lives. Through Buddha's words, we find lessons that invite us to reflect on love, ...

There’s a certain serenity and calmness when it comes to Buddhism. Devoting yourself to following the principles of Buddha can change your life in various ways. It can teach you to be sincere, kind ...

I would bet anything that if anyone’s hair was on fire, he or she would be in a state of frenzy trying desperately to put the fire out by whatever means possible! So why did the Buddha pose this ...

Buddha's wisdom provides a roadmap for children to build essential life skills. These teachings emphasize discipline, honesty, and patience. By embracing these principles, youngsters learn ...

For decades, Dalia Isicoff has suffered the agony of rheumatoid arthritis--joint pain, spinal fusion, multiple hip surgeries. Painkillers dull the aches, but it wasn't until she took a course at the ...

At the age of 39, Janet Clarke discovered that she had a benign spinal tumor, which caused her unremitting back pain. Painkillers helped, but it wasn't until she took a meditation course in Lytham ...