The symbolism of the summer solstice points to our true nature.

Usually we try to get rid of unpleasant experiences. The mystical poet Rumi however, suggests a radically different approach.

Martin takes a look at how spiritual power can turn humans into monsters.

Psychologist C.G.Jung writes about with the ‘shadow’ personality, which has much in common with the Bull (emotional energies) that Zen practitioners also work with.

Influential Swiss Psychologist Carl Yung on life death and finding a purpose.

Religious scholar Joseph Campbell, on the power that myths have in shaping the individual and his or her place within society.

If there is ‘no-one’ to realise enlightenment then who are we doing this practice for? The ancient Romans and Greeks may give us a clue.

How do magical ideas around manifesting and attracting the things you want in life relate to Buddhist practice and Bodhisattvas?

The spiritual world may or may not be real but the way in which humans have bargained with these powers has remained consistent for millennia across many different cultures. Martin investigates what this can teach us about how to approach Buddhist practice.

In the quest to rid the culture of old superstitions, we may have lost an important way of interacting with the unconscious.

 The mysterious Emerald tablet is as enigmatic as it is short, but what does it have in common with the Buddha's teachings?

Rachel Hilton takes a look at what Psychopaths can teach us about compassion.