The world chases success and power but keeps forgetting the one thing that actually holds everything together — compassion.

Holy Week this year comes at a time of global conflict and widespread suffering. The swing to authoritarianism seems fueled ...

A new study suggests that loving-kindness and compassion meditation may be linked to lower anxiety over time, not just ...

Life happens. Stay calm and keep your composure when troubles arise by using this simple, ancient mindset to stay grounded.

"Metta meditation, also known as loving kindness meditation, is a simple practice that focuses on being kinder to yourself and others," explains psychotherapist Dr Belynder Walia. "Instead of trying ...

Humans are hard-wired to care for and protect each other. Becoming kinder is just like riding a bike ...

In celebration of Kindness Week, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors formally proclaimed the week of Feb. 14 through 20 as National Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 17 as Random Acts of ...

When I read Jim Cross’ opinion column, “Durango’s growing disrespect for seniors: From health care to dark chocolate,” (Herald, Jan. 9) I thought of an additional point worth writing about. I do not ...

Draped in burnt-orange robes, two dozen Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace", a self-described spiritual journey across nine states that has been ...

Non-pharmacologically induced altered states of consciousness that promote mental health and wellbeing are a growing focus of clinical and basic research. Previous work has revealed the ...