Melvin McLeod: Could you share what current science tells us about how mindfulness affects our mind, brain, and overall well-being—and how that might benefit society? Jon Kabat-Zinn: This is now a flourishing field of scientific research, including all sorts of...

‘The Buddha, without expounding the dharma, is always hearing the sound of the dharma. Without bringing thoughts into his mind, he is all the time enlightening the whole universe.’ Zen Master Hakuin

When discussing caring for the earth, we must first recognize that the earth isn’t external to us. It’s not merely a resource to be grasped, protected, or altered; this mindset of control, extraction, and possession has led to our current environmental crisis....

‘Deep within this human flesh and bones, there are some kinds of instincts. As human beings, we have a natural tendency to appreciate the cooperation and kindness of others.’ Dalai Lama

‘These days, fame — good name or bad name — comes through the media. What happens if a person is alone in a remote place and were to shout out in an attempt to bring fame?’ Dalai Lama

‘Meditation is often mistaken for its techniques — breath control, mantras, visualisations — yet true meditation is not something we ‘do’ but something we realise.’ Everyday Buddhist