Melissa Myozen Blacker, Roshi, one of three teachers leading this year's Lion's Roar Retreat, "Facing Life's Challenges," shares how to find space and relief when painful emotions are [...]
10 Precepts for Parents
John Becvar uses the Zen precepts as a guide for peaceful parenting that gives our childen love, trust, and [...]
Dalai Lama meets with survivors of abuse by Buddhist teachers
In the meeting, the Dalai Lama reportedly said that no Tibetan teacher is above the law. The Dalai Lama met with [...]
Who was Milarepa?
Milarepa was a Tibetan master, yogi, and poet who led an inspiring life of spiritual progress and human accomplishment. [...]
Lighten Up
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion's Roar magazine's [...]
In Our Magazines
Inside the September 2018
Lion’s Roar magazine
The September 2018 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine features Buddhist wisdom to discover your basic wellness. Inside, you’ll find true stories of sickness, health, and the basic wellness that transcends them, a profile of Buddhist teacher Robert Thurman, Buddhist teachings on facing life’s challenges, and more.
Inside the Fall 2018 Buddhadharma magazine
The Fall 2018 issue of Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly is available now. Inside you'll find a close look at how some Buddhist teachers are turning toward psychedelics in their practice and teaching by Matteo Pistono, Judy Roitman on what kong-ans (koans) are and aren’t, a teaching on no-self by Joseph Goldstein, book reviews, and more.
Why Is Rebecca Solnit Hopeful?
Writer and activist Rebecca Solnit fearlessly tells the truth about misogyny, injustice, and environmental [...]
How Not to Freak Out
You're not alone if you despair about the present and fear for the future. If you find all the bad news [...]
How We Work with Koans and How They Work on Us
Joan Sutherland, Judy Roitman, and Bodhin Kjolhede examine the practice of koan introspection, how different [...]
The Radical Thinkers of Pure Land
Mark Unno looks at the rich history behind Pure Land Buddhism — the tradition based on the enlightened realm [...]
Why Should I Meditate?
Matthieu Ricard answers everyone’s first question. Take an honest look at yourself. Where are you in your [...]
How to Practice Zen Koans
John Tarrant demystifies Zen koan practice. Yes, it’s paradoxical, poetic, and totally personal. And so is [...]
Confessions of a Terrible Cook
Lion's Roar magazine's associate editor Lindsay Kyte tries to master the microwave. Will she defeat her sense [...]
A Practice for Developing Kindness Toward Yourself
Valerie Mason-John, author of Detox Your Heart: Meditations for Emotional Healing, shares a meditation for [...]
