The practice, deemed harmful and unethical, is under government review

Researchers explore the nature of meditation and consciousness after death

Mochizuki spent a decade offering peace in the frenzied Ginza shopping district

Scientists examine Geshe Gyatso’s condition during the period of thukdam

Historic site expected to open for meditation retreats in 2021

Painting to be restored to original home at Songgwang Temple

Accomplished master and teacher resting in thukdam

The first time the exam has been held at historic Kofuku-ji in eight years

Scientists study monks in deep meditation known as thukdam

The rejuvenating effects of immersion in nature

Noted teacher one of the earliest propagators of Tibetan Buddhism in Europe

Orthodox Christian locals have mixed feelings about new neighbours

Developments from its foundation in 2005 to the present

Scandal estimated to have resulted in losses of US$6.3 million