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Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt talks about her journey from Saigon to Soto Zen priesthood, her commitment to social justice, and her love of vegan ice cream.

Embark on a visual pilgrimage through awe-inspiring Buddhist sacred sites from around the world.

Lion’s Roar and Tibet House US invite you to “The Best of the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit” — a special event to celebrate 90 years of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

In this Q&A, Ruben Habito explains why he is both Catholic and Zen Buddhist. In both traditions, he says, there’s a stillness where no words are needed.

We remember Cindy Littlefair, our dear friend and longtime human resources manager, whose invaluable contribution and dedication left a lasting impact on everyone at Lion’s Roar.

The teachers are asked, "how do I deal with doubt?"

The teachers are asked "Is it ever appropriate for a teacher to be wrathful with a student?"

I would like to help my friend out and to help them find their way to the path. How can I do that without seeming to preach Buddhism?

For Tibetan Buddhists, this week marks Losar, the new year — a time to clean house, cherish family, make offerings, contemplate the past year and welcome the new.

The teachers are asked "If meditation is ultimately about mind seeing its own true nature, how are we to understand the mind that meditates?"

It is now time to ask ourselves, “What would a bodhisattva do?,” and let that be our guide and inspiration. Lion’s Roar offers us the wisdom of leading Buddhist teachers, leaders, and activists as we contemplate how to meet a dark time with the compassion, courage, and skill of bodhisattvas dedicated to the welfare of all beings.

The 18th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction, our biggest fundraising event of the year, runs November 11th-24th.

It could be anywhere from hours to days — and possible even longer — before we know the outcome of the most crucial American election of modern times. Wth the future direction of the country at stake, here is some Buddhist wisdom to help us while we wait.

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Buddhism says that there are all kinds of beings out there—buddhas, bodhisattvas, deities—but I can't perceive them. How do I work with this discrepancy?

The teachers are asked whether it is necessary to be a monk to attain enlightenment.

Three teachers are asked about coming to terms with the suffering of others.

A forum on Tantra with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Anne Carolyn Klein, and Larry Mermelstein, with an introduction by Reggie Ray.

Video artist Bill Viola died Friday at his home in Long Beach, California of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 73. As a video artist, Viola captured not just image, but experience, showing us what video art could be. In this 2004 interview with Lion’s Roar, Viola talked in detail, for the first time, about his Buddhist practice and how it informed his art.

This basic mindfulness meditation from Zen teacher James Ishmael Ford offers a great practice to start your day.

Dani Shapiro habla de su crianza como judía ortodoxa, su descubrimiento de un secreto familiar de hace décadas y su nueva novela: su obra más espiritual hasta la fecha.

Our fourth annual Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit in partnership with Tibet House US focuses on learning to reconnect to our fundamental humanity, experience true happiness, and contribute to a more peaceful world.

From getting to sleep to completely waking up, these five breathing meditations offer practical and profound benefits.

Lion’s Roar is delighted to announce that we have released our 2023 Report to Our Community. Our annual community report highlights the Lion’s Roar Foundation’s activities and accomplishments in 2023, introduces our board and staff, and gives an overview of financial results for the year.

The four foundations of mindfulness is the Buddha’s fundamental teaching on meditation common to all Buddhist traditions.

Arinna Weisman and Jean Smith shed light on a common yet often misunderstood meditative practice, via simple-to-follow instructions.

Introduced by Kaira Jewel Lingo, ten Black dharma teachers dive deep into the paramis, the ten qualities of enlightened beings.

This free five-day online event brings together esteemed scholars and thought leaders to explore the roots of feminine wisdom.

Lion’s Roar’s new digital publication will feature articles and teachings exploring the Asian American Buddhist experience.

The 17th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction, our biggest fundraising event of the year, begins November 13.