Silence is not just the absence of sound but an intentional pause that allows inner reflection and wisdom to emerge. Across spiritual traditions, silence is revered as a tool for self-discovery ...

Diarmaid MacCulloch explores the many varieties of spiritual silence in human life and beyond, and what he's learned of its meanings in his career as a historian of religion.

Nyepi, or the "Day of Silence," is one of Bali’s most significant cultural and spiritual events. It marks the Saka New Year and is a time for reflection, self-purification, and complete stillness. For ...