Inspiration & Spirituality
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How Did Buddhism Spread?
Buddhism is now a globally-practiced faith practised by millions, but how did Buddhism spread? Discover its diffusion via the Silk Road, from Asia to the West.
How to Practice Buddhism For Beginners
Buddhism is a religion based on the Buddha's teachings. Learn how to practice Buddhism by following the concepts and practices in the Buddha’s roadmap.
The Hearth of Buddhism: the Birthplace of Buddha
Buddhism is a global religion practised by millions across the world, but where exactly did it begin; where is the hearth of buddhism? We trace the origins...
When Life Gives You Lemons, Try Lemonading!
Lemonading is all about embracing playfulness and resilience to help you navigate life challenges more easily. So, when life gives you lemons, start lemonading.
What Are Sustainable Development Goals?
Sustainable development goals: what exactly are they for and how do they work? We look at the 17 SDGs and their current impact around the world.
The January Blues: 7 Ways To Beat It
Beat the January blues and new year depression with these seven strategies. They will help to keep you feeling mentally fit during the winter season.
Why the world needs an empathy revolution
While empathy – feeling with someone – is an in-built reaction, there are ways we can learn how to improve our responses when talking with others in need.
The bright side of August: the good things that happened
Discover the latest feel-good news from around the world. Here are our Top 10 positive news stories from August 2022.
What if we used cutting edge technology for social impact?
Blockchain: what exactly is this new technology and how can we use it to create greater social impact?
The 6 Best Happiness Apps to Improve Well-Being
What are the best happiness apps on the market? Here's our pick of the top six happiness apps you need to download to boost your well-being.
How getting COVID-19 forced me to re-examine my life
Slowing down helped Radha Ruparell figure out what really mattered to her. On April 5, 2020, I started to feel tired in the middle of the day. A couple of days later, I found myself trying to catch my breath on a conference call. It was then that I first suspected I might have this new virus that...
Which values make you happy? It might depend on where you live
Different cultures value different things — and that matters for happiness. By Kira M. Newman on behalf of Greater Good Science Center. When a new psychology study comes out, its findings — gratitude makes people happy! meditating can boost your mood! — are often taken as truth about humanity as ...