Tag: Monasteries and Monks

The Lessons of Nothingness From Maverick Zen Monks

WASHINGTON — When the country heaves, when the stress levels spike, a little nothingness goes a long way.“Mind…

Battered by Russian Shells, a Monastery Remains Loyal to Moscow

The monks and nuns cloistered in a monastery complex in eastern Ukraine absorb daily bombardments from Russian artillery.…

Climate Activist Dies After Setting Himself on Fire at Supreme Court

“The press spoke then of suicide, but in the essence, it is not. It is not even a…

As Officials Look Away, Hate Speech in India Nears Dangerous Levels

HARIDWAR, India — The police officer arrived at the Hindu temple here with a warning to the monks:…

Thich Nhat Hanh, Monk, Zen Master and Activist, Dies at 95

Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who was one of the world’s most influential Zen masters, spreading…