The Burmese meditation master Sayagyi U Ba Khin played a key role in shaping the meditation retreats that are popular today.

Project spotlights changes to review process in Vermont that allows Forest Service to change plans to log across roughly 14,000 acres of forest in the next 15 years without public input ...

A week in silence may sound like a dream to anyone drained by the constant stimulation of modern life. But the reality of a silent retreat can be far from what you might imagine. Beyond the immediate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Yes, silent retreats are trendy right now, but they’re not the ones where you have to go away for a ...

Silent retreats at religious centers across the country are experiencing a significant increase in attendance as more Americans seek refuge from digital distractions. The Loyola Jesuit Center has seen ...

Private and directed silent retreats are available at this suburban home owned by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, a religious order of Catholic women. Retreats start at $45 per night, and include ...

I spent the last week in silent meditation at a scent-free retreat center in Massachusetts, where I gained a valuable insight that I will now share with you: Ginger Lily Farms’ ZeroDerm shampoo and ...

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 ...

Annual three-day silent retreats help Noah Greenberg achieve a better work-life balance. He shuts off his phone and uses the time to work on personal and professional goals for the new year. His ...