"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

The lotus is a plant of the water lily family. It is one of the most common motifs in Buddhist temples. Indeed, depictions of the flowers are found almost everywhere, from paintings and statues of the ...

You've seen them floating in a pond before. The beautiful lotus flower can grow in cloudy and muddy waters, which have made them a source of beauty due to the juxtaposition. An unlikely place, the ...

(The Conversation) — A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic. (The Conversation) — ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College (THE CONVERSATION) The new season of “The White ...

While the Thai Buddhism depicted in 'The White Lotus' is not completely realistic, there are several authentic ways to engage deeply with Buddhism The new season of The White Lotus is set on a luxury ...