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The 19th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction has begun!
The 19th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction, our biggest fundraising event of the year, runs November 9-23, 2025.
The Buddha, Socrates, and Us: Stephen Batchelor on Ethical Living In Uncertain Times
Buddhist teacher and scholar Stephen Batchelor joins Lion’s Roar editor at large Melvin McLeod to discuss his new book “Buddha, Socrates, and Us.”
The 19th Annual Lion’s Roar Online Auction
Join us for our biggest fundraising event of the year, Nov 9-23! Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, art, retreats, experiences, and more — all in support of our nonprofit mission to share Buddhist wisdom, compassion, and mindfulness with the world.
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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.
Live Teachings & Meditations
Get consistent support from our weekly live guided meditations — free and open to all. Want to go deeper? Lion’s Roar membership includes live monthly dharma talks with trusted teachers.
Free Live Meditation
Join resident teacher Karen Maezen Miller in November for weekly live guided meditations.
every Wednesday
8:30am PST / 11:30 Am EST
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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.