Perhaps these days of less sunlight are opportunities for more contemplative time, more looking deeply to see what can only be seen in the dark.
After seeing multiple headlines about the dangers of meditation, Randy Rosenthal decided to investigate it for himself. Here’s what he found.
Meditation wasn’t designed to heal psychological wounds, explains Debra Flics. She cautions not to see it as a replacement for psychotherapy.
A moving account by Susan Moon of her journey back from depression, and how her Buddhist practice both helped and hindered her.
Hilary Smith isn’t keen about Zen, but she does need company. Isolation and depression are the wolves at the door of her mountain cabin.
Many people are feeling lonely this pandemic holiday season. Lisa Ernst shares how the dharma can help.
The teachers are asked how a meditator deals with episodes of depression.
Josh Bartok gives advice on how to meditate without provoking unhealthy psychological states.
A new article in The Atlantic says more Americans with mental illness are turning to Buddhism for mental health treatment. Experts might advise otherwise.
I’ve been a Zen practitioner for thirty years. Ten years ago I was in a deep depression. If I sat down to meditate, demons would torment me.
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