Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Ethics and morality create a win-win collectively and individually. For society en masse, when large numbers of people live by a moral code, it makes the world safer, kinder, and more just. But ...

On disagreement, faithfulness, forbearance, and votes. The high season of American politics is here. Stomachs are knotted. Electoral trend lines undulate. Betting markets tremble. And what of the ...

Should congregants be disciplined for not following all the precepts of their religion? Some are of the view that religious discipline, although not pleasant, should be implemented. Transgressions of ...

"The mind is everything. What you think you become." - Lord Buddha. Buddhism from more than 2500 years has been the primary inspiration behind many successful civilizations around the globe. Through ...

Source: Image by Brendan Kelly Ethical living and mindfulness can transform mental well-being Buddhism provides a comprehensive toolkit for managing stress and promoting mental well-being, integrating ...

The Five Precepts of Buddhism include the belief not to kill, steal, participate in sexual misconduct, speak deceptive lies, or use psychoactive substances. The five precepts provide a sense of safety ...

I found out what a precept was the day before classes were supposed to begin my freshman year. It was during a meeting with my academic adviser, finalizing courses, that the word first went into my ...

A new study suggests that people with high levels of neuroticism and stress may be at greater risk for depressive symptoms, but those links could be buffered for people who observe the five precepts ...