No matter what the conflict appears to be about, says Zen teacher Norman Fischer, it always come down to defending our shaky sense of self. “Self” lies at the heart of the human problem. We take [...]
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion's Roar magazine's [...]
Conservative Christian group launches campaign against “Buddhist meditation” in public schools
A representative from the organization says mindfulness practices "are clearly antithetical to the Christian [...]
There Is No Author
When Judy Roitman learned her favorite dharma text was actually a patchwork of phrases and poems lifted from other [...]
Why does Buddhism talk about suffering so much?
The Buddha’s first noble truth says that life is suffering. What’s this obsession with suffering? If I don’t feel like [...]
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Inside the January 2019
Lion’s Roar magazine
The January 2019 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine features Buddhist techniques for being kinder to yourself and everyone else. Inside, you’ll find teachings from Pema Khandro Rinpoche, Lama Rod Owens, and Mushim Patricia Ikeda; a deep relaxation practice from Sister Chan Khong; a profile of Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara; and much more.
Inside the Winter 2018 Buddhadharma magazine
The Winter 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly is available now. Inside, Thanissaro Bhikkhu unpacks the Buddha’s view of what the world really is, Gesshin Greenwood offers an alternative to the “male fantasy” of striving for enlightenment, and Scott Mitchell gives a glimpse into Pure Land practice in North America. You’ll also find Ask the Teachers, book reviews, and more.
I feel a lot of pain when I meditate. What can I do?
In the November 2018 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine, 14 Buddhist teachers answer the most frequently asked [...]
Resting the Busy Mind
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche on discovering the sense of spaciousness, awareness, peace, and happiness, that's [...]
How to Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes
Contemplative psychologist Karen Kissel Wegela teaches a practice to help us see difficult people — and [...]
The Buddha Was Here
On a pilgrimage to India, Andrea Miller connects with the flesh-and-blood Buddha, who lived, reached [...]
Hawaii Governor David Ige on Buddhism and Politics in the Age of Trump
Governor David Ige — one of America's most prominent Buddhist politicians — on immigration, climate change, [...]
5 Buddhist Practices to Help Tackle Climate Change
Climate change can feel so immense that it hurts just to think about. Lama Willa Miller offers five [...]
Finding Hope in Hopelessness
If I have no belief that my vision can become real, asks Margaret Wheatley, where will I find the strength to [...]
Love Doesn’t Have to Mean Agreeing
Susan J. Stabile on how to live with — or even support — your partner’s differing beliefs. Question: [...]
