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Rod Meade Sperry

About Rod Meade Sperry

Rod Meade Sperry is Editorial Director of Lion's Roar's Special Projects and of LionsRoar.com. He is the editor of A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Practical Advice and Inspiration from Contemporary Buddhist Teachers, and co-author, with Miguel Chen, of I Wanna Be Well: How a Punk Found Peace and You Can Too.

The Hungry Ghosts of “Mad Men”

by Rod Meade Sperry| December 7, 2018

The Hungry Ghosts of “Mad Men”

The characters in “Mad Men” are like hungry ghosts, says Rod Meade Sperry, endlessly consuming liquor, drugs — and each other.

Our Furry Friends

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 30, 2018

Our Furry Friends

Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, LionsRoar.com’s Rod Meade Sperry shares the lessons he’s learned through the years from loving and losing pets.

Wayne Shorter’s New Musical Masterwork, Emanon, Is a Big Mind Adventure

by Rod Meade Sperry| September 27, 2018

Wayne Shorter’s New Musical Masterwork, Emanon, Is a Big Mind Adventure

Wayne Shorter is one of jazz’s great geniuses, and at 85 remains an inspired, inspiring workhorse. His new three-disc album — which comes matched with a graphic novel — showcases his innovation, recalls his storied career, and reflects his Buddhist practice.

How to Start a Buddhist Meditation Group

by Rod Meade Sperry| September 26, 2018

How to Start a Buddhist Meditation Group

What can you do if you haven’t found a nearby place to meditate? One good answer: D.I.Y. Here are 7 tips from Rod Meade Sperry to get you started.

XXXTentacion funeral to be officiated by Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens

by Rod Meade Sperry| June 28, 2018

XXXTentacion funeral to be officiated by Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens

Today Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens announced to his Facebook followers that he would serve as the officiant at the funeral of rapper XXXTentacion.

Even the Colonel Is Meditating

by Rod Meade Sperry| April 4, 2018

Even the Colonel Is Meditating

Meditation is getting mainstream enough to attract the attention of big advertisers. Rod Meade Sperry analyzes the latest videos from KFC.

Against the Stream to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by Noah Levine; results expected within a month

by Rod Meade Sperry and Haleigh Atwood| March 30, 2018

Against the Stream to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by Noah Levine; results expected within a month
Noah Levine teaching at Against the Stream in Santa Monica on March 12, 2018. Screenshot via ATS on YouTube.

Against the Stream released a statement addressing allegations of sexual misconduct by Noah Levine, to which he has responded.

Buddhists supporting March for Our Lives share their photos and messages

by Lilly Greenblatt and Rod Meade Sperry| March 24, 2018

Buddhists supporting March for Our Lives share their photos and messages

Many Buddhist practitioners, teachers, and communities participated in Saturday’s March for Our Lives, or otherwise expressed solidarity.

When the late Stephen Hawking warned that one of Buddhism’s “Three Poisons” threatened us all

by Rod Meade Sperry| March 14, 2018

When the late Stephen Hawking warned that one of Buddhism’s “Three Poisons” threatened us all

The brilliant physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking, inspiration and author of so many important works, died today at 76.

Watch the trailer for a new documentary on the late comedian and Buddhist Mike DeStefano

by Rod Meade Sperry| March 8, 2018

Watch the trailer for a new documentary on the late comedian and Buddhist Mike DeStefano
The cover of DeStefano's debut live LP, "OK Karma." He spoke about the art in our 2010 discussion, which you'll find a link to in this article.

Mike DeStefano’s memory is to get a much-deserved bump, thanks to the pending release of a documentary about him.

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