Lion's Roar

The Right Speech of Race

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Racism festers when we don’t talk about it, says scholar Breeze Harper—even in vegan and Buddhist communities. Andrea Miller reports.

The Buddha Was Here

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On a pilgrimage to India, Andrea Miller connects with the flesh-and-blood Buddha, who lived, reached enlightenment, and taught in these very places.

Celebrating Thich Nhat Hanh

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Lion’s Roar magazine’s deputy editor Andrea Miller reflects on her time spent with Thich Nhat Hanh in celebration of his 92nd birthday.

Now is the Time to Find Our Compassion

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Lion’s Roar deputy editor speaks with Zen teacher Tenku Ruff about a collective statement that she helped author — signed by 200 Buddhist teachers — calling for an end to the US government’s practice of separating migrant children from their parents.

Buddhism Began with a Good Meal

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Buddhism isn’t about depriving yourself of worldly pleasures. Andrea Miller explains how a healthy meal helped Siddhartha understand the importance of nourishment — and offers a healthful recipe for cashew pulao.

Waves of Impermanence 🌊

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Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion’s Roar deputy editor Andrea Miller talks about the ocean and what it means to us.

Deer to the Heart

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Even if you don’t think much about them, they’re always present. Andrea Miller reexamines something we all might have missed in the meaning of the quiet, watchful deer.