Buddhist travel

Illustration of a Zen Buddhist monk practicing zazen

What’s the difference between Soto Zen and Rinzai Zen?

by Mark
May 17, 2023May 17, 2023
Meditation

If you’re visiting Japan, you’re probably going to visit a lot of temples, and not only might you be surprised to learn there are different sects of Buddhism, but even within Zen, there are distinct… Read More »What’s the difference between Soto Zen and Rinzai Zen?

The Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, India stands tall in the background, with marigolds in bowls resting in the foreground

The Mahabodhi Temple is worth a visit

by Mark
June 12, 2022June 12, 2022
Meditation, Travel

It seems that most people haven’t even heard of the Mahabodhi temple or the town of Bodhgaya. You won’t hear referenced with the likes of Jerusalem or Mecca. India is full of incredible monuments, temples,… Read More »The Mahabodhi Temple is worth a visit