A preliminary study shows meditating turns off stress-related genes. July 2, 2008— -- It turns out peaceful thoughts really can influence our bodies, right down to the instructions we receive ...

BANGALORE: OM mantra is not a mere human invention, going along with particular cultures or groups. Rather, the OM mantra (or AUM Mantra) is a symbol of deep realities that already exist. For example, ...

. Whenever you feel yourself distracted by noises around you or thoughts, simply return your attention to silently repeating the mantra. Based on how we interpret what is around us, the brain and ...

On Wednesdays, the mood of the midday crowd at Seattle’s Frye Art Museum on First Hill is contemplative. Many people aren’t there to peruse the most recent art exhibit—currently, of works by Danish ...

In my work as a cardiovascular surgeon, I use the most sophisticated tools of modern medicine to separate patients from their diseased hearts and replace these organs with healthy ones. While my ...

June 13, 2011 — Transcendental meditation (TM) may help alleviate symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. In a small pilot study of male veterans from ...

All-inclusive resorts and cruises are a fun way to spend a vacation, but meditation retreats are gaining popularity. An estimated 200 to 500 million people meditate, according to Mind Works. And it ...

Intensive meditation training does more than foster inner peace and relaxation. Mental practice of this type boosts control over attention and expands a person’s ability to notice rapidly presented ...

Meditation may be a centuries-old practice, but its benefits haven’t been lost on today’s younger generations. This year, the Buddhist Mau Fung Memorial College in Tin Shui Wai teamed up with the ...