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Buddhist teacher, author, and co-founder of The Lotus Institute, Dr. Larry Ward, passed away on August 19 at his home in Rhode Island, leaving behind a legacy of peace and advocacy for healing individual and collective trauma.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday on July 6. Lilly Greenblatt explores his life and legacy as one of the most beloved spiritual leaders of our time.

Directed by Max Pugh, the new biopic mirrors the approach of the 2017 film “Walk With Me,” which offered a look inside Plum Village.

Douglas taught classes and retreats in the Insight Meditation tradition for more than 40 years.

The program, hosted by the UC Climate Resilience Initiative, will run on weekdays from February 24 to March 7.

An award-winning journalist and advocate of autism rights, Silberman was a longtime contributor and friend to Lion’s Roar.

Vesak marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. This year it falls on Monday, May 12, 2025.

The Light Up Peace ceremony invites people of all faiths to gather at the Washington Monument to commemorate Vesak Day and honor Buddhists in America with a candle walk for peace.

After 20 years, the Rubin will close its doors this fall to pursue a “museum without walls” approach.

The study measured the effects of the New York Zen Center's twelve-month "Contemplative Medicine Fellowship" on burnout among medical professionals.

“On this solemn and joyful occasion,” writes Plum Village, “we would like to invite our sangha friends around the world to gather and practice together.”

Daisaku Ikeda, the president of Soka Gakkai International, a global Buddhist association that practices the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism, died November 15 at the age of 95.

Durante la ceremonia de Segaki del Centro Zen Dharma Rain, que se celebra cada año en torno a Halloween, los "fantasmas hambrientos" entran al zendo para darse un festín de dulces y aprender a comportarse en un templo budista.

The fellowship aims to provide Black dharma teachers and leaders with resources to “carry on their profound work of offering healing and support through a Buddhist lens for African-descendant communities in the U.S.”

Born I’s September release, “AMIDA,” is an “introspective blend of Buddhist philosophy, Lofi elements, and Eastern modalities.”

Today, we celebrate renowned Buddhist activist and scholar Robert Thurman’s 82nd birthday.

The new Chogyam Trungpa Digital Library at Naropa University is offering an online archive of recorded teachings by the late Tibetan Buddhist teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in both audio, video, and transcript format.

Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, a senior lama of the Palyul lineage of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, died on Saturday April 8.

Tonglen, or “sending and taking,”  is a meditation practice to kindle sympathy. Breathing in, we take in the pain of others and send them relief while breathing out.

All of us should be concerned about our collective existence, His Holiness writes in his call to action on battling climate change.

We would like to express our deep love and gratitude as we make the vow to carry your teachings, compassion, and insight far into the future, the eulogy reads.

Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Buddhist monk and founder of the Engaged Buddhism movement, died January 22 in his home country of Vietnam. He was 95. 

Non-diet dietician Jenna Hollenstein's book "Eat to Love" paves a Buddhist path toward transforming our often troubled relationship with food and body.

Food can offer healing and strength, but it can also conjure mixed emotions depending on the eater. LionsRoar.com's Lilly Greenblatt explores the practice of eating.

The opening editorial from the May 2021 issue of Lion's Roar.

Today, we celebrate International Women's Day by looking at the inspiring women of Buddhism.

LionsRoar.com's digital editor Lilly Greenblatt looks at the hope in hopelessness.

I pray for your success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of all Americans, His Holiness writes.

The Soto Zen Buddhist Association (SZBA) has released a statement in response to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building, which saw thousands of Trump supporters storm the building to thwart Congress’ certification of the results of the 2020 U.S. election. The statement reads: As Zen Buddhist clergy, we condemn the attack on…

Jack Kornfield shares a new talk and guided meditation to help us navigate the global anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic with courage.

The simple act of washing your hands helps you to take care of yourself and the world around you. Trudy Goodman shares her instructions.