For our 40th anniversary, Lion’s Roar is looking forward to the next 40 years of Buddhism over the course of six issues. In the first issue, we ask: what is Buddhism’s most important message moving forward.
Ancient Buddhist city of Bagan added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Bagan, in Maynmar, is one of 29 sites added to UNESCO’s list this year.
Heal the Wounds and Trauma
DaRa Williams, Devin Berry, Noliwe Alexander, and Rosetta Saunders share what they feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in coming decades.
Learning to Rest
In this week’s Weekend Reader newlestter, LionsRoar.com’s Lilly Greenblatt looks at the importance of resting body and mind.
A Buddhist Perspective on Women’s Liberation
In January, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi gave this keynote address at a conference on “Buddhism and Women’s Liberation” in Bodhgaya, India.
In Our Magazines
Inside the July 2019
Lion’s Roar magazine
The July 2019 issue of Lion’s Roar celebrates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his important message to the world. Inside, you’ll find Pico Iyer’s look at how the Dalai Lama become one of the most admired moral leaders in the world; a teaching on kindness from the Dalai Lama himself; a profile of The Vagina Monologues‘s creator Eve Ensler; a look at the life, art, and Buddhism of jazz great Wayne Shorter; Buddhist book reviews; and much more.
Inside the Summer 2019 Buddhadharma magazine
The Summer 2019 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly is available now. Inside, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche offers a fresh teaching on phowa practice, Thich Nhat Hanh looks into on the nature of consciousness, and Pamela Winfield invites us to open ourselves to the depth of dharma art. You’ll also find Ask the Teachers, book reviews, and more.
To Practice Mindfulness Is to Return to Life
Thich Nhat Hanh says that mindfulness shows us the suffering of life and connects us with compassion.
Meditating on the Mind Itself
A teaching on the practice of Mahamudra by the late Kagyu master Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche.
How to Practice Shamatha Meditation
Shamatha meditation is the foundation of Buddhist practice. Lama Rod Owens teaches us a version from the Vajrayana tradition.
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 change how it makes you feel.
I Vow Not to Burn Out
Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it’s not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.
On the Side of Our Better Angels
In the opening editorial of the July 2019 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine, editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod reflects on the moral narratives of today’s world.
Tools to Wake Up and Grow Up
Krista Tippett shares what she feels is the most helpful message Buddhism can offer in the coming decades.
Speak No Evil, Tweet No Evil
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all—but that’s a lot easier said than done. A look into trying right speech.