Refuge for your heart and mind.
Welcome to Lion’s Roar. Discover timeless wisdom, real-life stories, and trusted voices of Buddhism and mindfulness. All are welcome on this path of awakening.
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Awareness Is the Ultimate Refuge with Jon Kabat-Zinn
In this excerpt from his keynote talk for the “How to Live a Good Human Life” summit, Jon Kabat-Zinn shares how simply sitting in awareness each day is a radical act of love where we can recognize the miracle of life itself.
How to Contemplate Death
Lisa Ernst on how to be mindful of death—and live with more wisdom, freedom, and gratitude.
For our members
Latest Workshops to Deepen Your Path
Our growing library of workshops and classes offers support, insight, and inspiration for every stage of your journey. New workshops added each month for Lion’s Roar members.
Live Teachings & Meditations
Get consistent support from our weekly live guided meditation — free and open to all. For those ready to go deeper, Lion’s Roar membership includes live monthly dharma talks with trusted teachers.
Free Live Meditation
Join the final weekly live guided meditation with Mary Stancavage, our resident teacher for October.
every Wednesday
8:30am PST / 11:30 Am EST
October 2025
Be In the Moment
With Mary Stancavage
Watch a replay of Mary’s October talk for Lion’s Roar members.
November 2025
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Discover resources to guide your path. Whether you’re starting a meditation practice or wanting to go deeper, we invite you to explore our collections to support your journey.
Buddhism
A–Z
Your guide to key terms, concepts, and traditions.
Meditator’s Toolkit
Tips, teachings, and heart advice for building a strong practice.
Deepen Your Practice
Explore our special section for committed Buddhists.
Spiritual Journeys
Travel with us on pilgrimages to sacred Buddhist sites.
Who We Are
We’re on a mission to help people live with less suffering — and more joy — by sharing wisdom and practices of Buddhism and mindfulness, and to help these traditions flourish now and for generations to come.
Free Guided Meditations
Guided meditations led by beloved teachers. Pause, and give yourself a moment of peace.
Bring Inspiration Home
Explore our curated collection of art, jewelry, gifts, and meditation supplies — chosen to support your practice and reflect the dharma. Your purchase supports our nonprofit mission.
Membership
You want to live more clearly. More compassionately. More awake.
As a member, you’ll find trusted teachings, deep reflections, and steady support for your practice. And you’ll help bring those same resources to others — freely offered, widely shared, and rooted in genuine human wisdom.