Enlightenment is a term that feels elusive and vague. Some people associate it with a Hindu guru, sitting on top of a mountain contemplating the universe. Or a Buddhist monk living in a monastery, ...

Enlightenment is a confusing concept, blurry enough that most people don’t think about it and certainly don’t assume it applies to them. But in many ways it does. If you break down the meaning of ...

One of the most powerful dates in the spiritual calendar takes place this Friday — and it promises to deeply stir emotions, ...

CORRECTION: This story was updated on Jan. 21, 2014, to indicate that the Enlightenment occurred from the last decade of the 17th century through the first decade of 19th century. As scientists, we ...

In this interview, exclusive for CounterPunch, Richard Whatmore discusses his latest book, The End of Enlightenment: Empire, Commerce, Crisis (Penguin, 2023). In a world that demands highly rational ...

Buddha Purnima highlights the life and teachings of Gautam Buddha. Here’s why Buddha appears calm and the meaning behind his ...