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For Love of Nature: Remembering Jane Goodall
The celebrated environmental and animal activist and conservationist Jane Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. In this interview with Lion’s Roar editor Andrea Miller, she spoke about the compassion that exists in our natural world.
10 Vows to Not Make Things Difficult
Who’s really making things difficult? asks Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller. Here are ten ways to take care of your end.
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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.
How Insight Dialogue Cultivates Mindfulness, Compassion, and Liberation
With Peace Twesigye
4 sessions • 34 min
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 resident teacher Mary Stancavage in October for weekly live guided meditations.
every Wednesday
8:30 am PST / 11:30 Am EST
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.