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Rod Meade Sperry

About Rod Meade Sperry

Rod Meade Sperry is Editorial Director of LionsRoar.com. He is, with Miguel Chen, co-author of I Wanna Be Well: How a Punk Found Peace and You Can Too and The Death of You: A Book for Anyone Who Might Not Live Forever. Rod also edited the Lion's Roar book, A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Practical Advice and Inspiration from Contemporary Buddhist Teachers.

On the Podcast: How to give the gift of Buddhist wisdom to prisoners

by Rod Meade Sperry| December 17, 2020

On the Podcast: How to give the gift of Buddhist wisdom to prisoners

How we get dharma to prisoners who want it — with your help.

InsightLA shuts physical centers, focuses on online offerings for now

by Rod Meade Sperry| December 17, 2020

InsightLA shuts physical centers, focuses on online offerings for now
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“While it’s been a delight to discover that creating vibrant community online is possible and welcome, we eagerly look forward to practicing together in person once it is safe.”

Is Emptiness Better Than Mindfulness?

by Rod Meade Sperry| December 14, 2020

Is Emptiness Better Than Mindfulness?

LionsRoar.com’s Rod Meade Sperry looks at the beauty of emptiness.

Watch: Peter Coyote reflects on our place in the world in “Hokyoji First Encounter”

by Rod Meade Sperry| December 9, 2020

Watch: Peter Coyote reflects on our place in the world in “Hokyoji First Encounter”

In this short film, Peter Coyote takes you to Hokyoji Zen Practice Community, which is found on 105 acres of forested land in rural, Southeast Minnesota.

Dagri Rinpoche found to have committed sexual misconduct, FPMT states

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 18, 2020

Dagri Rinpoche found to have committed sexual misconduct, FPMT states

Tibetan Buddhist teacher Dagri Rinpoche has been declared to have “committed sexual misconduct, which also qualifies as spiritual abuse given his position as a spiritual teacher.”

“The world needs people like you” — a post-election pep talk from Roshi Joan Halifax

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 12, 2020

“The world needs people like you” — a post-election pep talk from Roshi Joan Halifax

During Upaya Zen Center’s November 6th’s Jukai and Tokudo ceremony Roshi Joan Halifax took a few moments to acknowledge the the US presidential election.

A More Liberated You?

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 9, 2020

A More Liberated You?

In our Weekend Reader newsletter, Rod Meade Sperry explores Buddhist wisdom for ditching negative habits. 

Leonard Cohen Died Four Years Ago

by Rod Meade Sperry| November 6, 2020

Leonard Cohen Died Four Years Ago

It is with profound sorrow we report that legendary poet, songwriter and artist, Leonard Cohen has passed away.

Magic & Loss: Celebrating Lou Reed

by Rod Meade Sperry| October 27, 2020

Magic & Loss: Celebrating Lou Reed

Reed’s death being a hoax was a hoax itself; Reed, who had had an emergency liver transplant in May, had indeed passed. He was 71.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s health reported “stable” — despite social media messages saying otherwise

by Rod Meade Sperry| October 6, 2020

Thich Nhat Hanh’s health reported “stable” — despite social media messages saying otherwise

Plum Village reports that Thich Nhat Hanh’s health “currently remains stable, thanks to the love and care of his medical team and monastic attendants.”

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