This is how days begin at Dairyuji, an 800-year-old Zen temple—a place ... (and typically austere) Japanese temple stay.

The Bodhidharma is considered the founder of zazen meditation. Originally, daruma dolls emerged in the 17th century in the town of Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. The ninth-generation zen master of ...

A solo trip to Kyoto is about more than just sightseeing—it’s about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and embracing ...

The fog of depression lifted slowly during my stay at a Zen Buddhist monastery in Kyoto Japan. Each morning I would join the monks in meditation.

A 16th generation ninja and samurai will host a four-night mindfulness retreat at Broughton Sanctuary’s wellbeing centre, ...