Rod Meade Sperry. Photo by Megumi Yoshida, 2024

Rod Meade Sperry

Rod Meade Sperry is the editor of Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar’s online source for committed Buddhists, and the book A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Practical Advice and Inspiration from Contemporary Buddhist Teachers. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with his partner and their tiny pup, Sid.

Recent Articles

Se publica la traducción al español del libro The Heart of Tibetan Language – Volume 1: El corazón de la lengua tibetana – Volumen 1

«El objetivo principal de esta edición en español es ofrecer a todos los hispanohablantes, independientemente de si conocen el inglés o no, la oportunidad de aprender tibetano y apreciar sus matices sin tener que recurrir a materiales en otros idiomas», afirma la traductora Ana Carla Vergara Calvar.

Philanthropist and patron of contemporary Buddhism Robert H. N. Ho dies, age 93

Lion’s Roar joins our friends and colleagues across the world in reflecting with gratitude upon the life and work of Robert H. N. Ho. 

Spanish translation of The Heart of Tibetan Language – Volume 1 released

“The main purpose of this Spanish edition is to offer all Spanish speakers — whether they know English or not — the opportunity to learn Tibetan and appreciate its nuances without relying on materials in other languages," says translator Ana Carla Vergara Calvar.

“mitigating dHARMa” site launches to support abuse/spiritual abuse survivors

The professional interfaith chaplain and committed Buddhist practitioner behind the site explains its impetus and structure.

The Dalai Lama is seen giving his new statement to camera.

Dalai Lama affirms that “the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue” after his passing

"I hereby reiterate that the Gaden Phodrang Trust [Office of the Dalai Lama] has sole authority to recognize the future reincarnation," he writes. "No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter."