Instead of holing up in the Rock on Saturday afternoon, some students kicked off their shoes and joined a silent meditation retreat sponsored by the Contemplative Studies Initiative. Renowned Buddhist ...

Silence is hard to come by – especially if you live in a city. Whether it's the dull, thumping bass drifting up from your neighbour's speaker or yet another yowling catfight outside your window, ...

ISANTI, Minn. — When Minnesotans think of a trip up north, many might envision a night full of friends, laughter and maybe a little bit of wine while sitting near a lake. But Belinda and I recently ...

Wellness is one of the biggest trends in 2025, whether it's travel or a regular DIY self-care indulgence. And even before it became a buzzword, India had already created a magnetic pull for people ...

I first heard about Vipassana retreats in 2016. My then-boyfriend and his circle of yoga teacher friends raved about these 10-day silent meditation courses. They insisted it was life changing. Ten ...

The first time I ever went on a silent meditation retreat, 11 years ago, I thought I had entered the zombie apocalypse. After arriving and having dinner with my fellow retreatants, we went into ...

“I gave my watches away—ain’t got no time for that!” This mantra hummed in the back of my mind every time I craved my phone, a book, or even a pen—anything that allowed me to escape into communication ...