Melvin McLeod is the editor-in-chief of Lion’s Roar.
Melvin McLeod
Recent Articles
Remembering Joanna Macy’s Wisdom
The renowned Buddhist thinker, environmental activist, and author Joanna Macy passed away on July 19, 2025. She was 96. In her memory, we invite you to read this interview with her and Melvin McLeod, in which she shares her vision for the global awakening our planet needs. At heart, it’s a spiritual revolution.
¿Cuáles son Las Cuatro Nobles Verdades?
¿Cuáles son Las Cuatro Nobles Verdades? Las famosas cuatro verdades budistas son llamadas nobles porque nos liberan del sufrimiento. Son las enseñanzas básicas de Buda, y comprenden el camino budista completo.
Why Jon Kabat-Zinn Brought Mindfulness to the Mainstream
Jon Kabat-Zinn was a yoga teacher and meditator with a PhD in molecular biology—then he founded mindfulness-based stress reduction and sparked the American mindfulness movement. In this second installment of a three-part conversation, he tells editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod about the experiences and insights that shaped his journey.
Mindfulness: Birth of a New Contemplative Tradition
Editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod introduces the March 2025 issue of Lion's Roar.
El camino completo de la atención plena
Un viaje que cambia la vida comienza con una sola respiración. Con el simple acto de prestar atención consciente a una respiración, afirma Melvin McLeod, nos adentramos en un camino completo que va más profundo y más lejos de lo que podemos imaginar.
