In The Story of Mu, author James Cordova proposes the classic starter koan Mu for your kids' contemplation. With moving text and stunning illustrations (from frequent Lion's Roar contributor Mark [...]
How Brooklyn Zen’s addiction recovery sangha works
A conversation with Luke Holland, director of Brooklyn Zen Center’s 12-Step Sangha program, which meets [...]
How Do I Work with My Fear of Other People’s Anger?
You can’t stop people from being angry at you, advises Insight Meditation teacher Gina Sharpe, but you can [...]
When Deadpool was “Zenpool”
Images (c) Marvel. Recently we looked at Wolverine's appearance in Secret Wars Battleworld, in which the [...]
Dharma Bum Temple’s New Way to Find a Center
Dharma Bum Temple offers training wheels to new Buddhists and shows them where to go next when they're [...]
Understanding emptiness — in 50 words or less
“Emptiness.” It’s a fundamental Buddhist concept -- but what does it mean? And how could you explain it to [...]
Living the Lion’s Roar: How to Practice Fearlessness
At every stage of our path, says Chögyam Trunpga Rinpoche, the fearless proclamation of the truth cuts through [...]
In Our Magazines
Inside the first issue of Lion's Roar magazine
Take a look inside the March 2016 Lion's Roar, formerly the Shambhala Sun.
Inside the Spring 2016 Buddhadharma magazine
This issue explores enlightenment, dharma accessibility, and the many faces of Avalokiteshvara.
Buddhism and meditation for beginners — a Lion’s Roar guide
New to Buddhist meditation or Buddhist teachings? Then [...]
Buddhism A-Z: 10 Buddhist books everyone should have
10 dharma books everyone should have, as selected by the [...]