Deepak Chopra, a physician, is the author, most recently, of "Brotherhood: Dharma, Destiny and the American Dream" and "God: A Story of Revelation." June 27, 2013 Prayer and meditation both come with ...

There’s an old saying that prayer is talking to God while meditation is listening to God. While it’s an oversimplification, the statement nevertheless conveys a kernel of truth. Meditation and ...

Just because your body is tired, doesn't mean your brain is ready for bed. If your mind is still racing hours after your head hits the pillow, a nighttime meditation might be the answer. According to ...

I knew that Rowan Williams, once the Archbishop of Canterbury, knew a lot about Eastern Christian practice, but I did not know that he begins his day with the Jesus Prayer. More: Readers of Salinger’s ...

When was the last time that I sat in my room, with no distractions near me, all of my undone work outside of my mind and seriously reflected on myself, my emotions and my decisions? I cannot remember.

As heartbreaking details continue to emerge from the tragic Parkland, Fla. school shooting, we may feel determined to do something, anything. Maybe it’s donating money to those affected, donating ...

On the top floor of SAR Academy in Riverdale, New York, a group of students at the Jewish day school gather for morning prayers. After the recitation of the first blessings, they sit quietly for five ...

Researchers compared the immediate effects of hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and Christian prayer on pain intensity and tolerance. The results suggested that a single session of hypnosis and ...

A friend of mine recently told me of a significant life altering health condition they were experiencing. While we were discussing this, I asked if they wanted to work on meditation or go on a ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Feb. 20, 2025 – With the opening of the Interfaith Space on the campus of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) students now have a space for prayer, meditation ...