A hand holds a smartphone displaying a photo of a matcha bowl with a digital butterfly overlay. The real bowl, filled with green tea, sits on a tatami mat.

Wings of Contemplation

Noel Alumit visits the Ryosokuin Temple in Kyoto to experience Taiji Terasaki’s latest art exhibition.

Jane Goodall’s Message of Hope

The celebrated environmental and animal activist and conservationist Jane Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. In this interview with Lion’s Roar editor Andrea Miller, she spoke about the compassion that exists in our natural world and the enduring hope that guided her life’s work.

Remembering Joanna Macy

Beloved scholar, activist, and Buddhist teacher Joanna Macy taught generations to face ecological grief without turning away. A reflection on her legacy by Kritee (Kanko).

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The Samsara of “Severance”

The surreal Apple TV+ series not only shows us the workings of karma and suffering, says Kim Thai, it also hints at liberation.

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We’re Not Who You Think We Are

Chenxing Han examines the stereotypes marginalizing Asian American Buddhists and reports on the diversity and depth a new generation of practitioners.

Mindfulness for Activists

Butterfly (Tony Pham) on how to act from clarity instead of rage, from compassion instead of fear.

The Dalai Lama on Surviving the Climate Crisis Together

For the sake of future generations, the Dalai Lama tells journalist and activist Franz Alt, we must develop a sense of universal responsibility — for the earth and all humanity.

Find Freedom from Bias

Anu Gupta explains how faith, wisdom, and compassion can help us heal from internalized discrimination.

Sisterly Support for Our Becoming: The 19th Sakyadhita International Conference in Malaysia

The 19th Sakyadhita conference held in Malaysia in June brought together hundreds of Buddhist women to share practice, scholarship, and sisterhood. Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the gathering.

The Single Life 

Why do so many people believe the key to feeling fulfilled is having a partner? Nhi Yến Đỗ Trần on how she finds fulfillment in simplicity, solitude, and self-discovery.

Commentary: Protecting Human Dignity from the Threat of Moral Nihilism

​In Vietnam for the UN International Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City from May 5-8.​, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi​ gave the ​May 6th keynote address​. ​H​is topic​: “Protecting Human Dignity from the Threat of Moral Nihilism.” In his concluding remarks he focuses on Gaza as “the epicenter of the contest between the forces of moral nihilism and our obligation to protect human dignity.” An adaptation of the address follows here.

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The Convergence of Catholicism and Zen

In this Q&A, Ruben Habito explains why he is both Catholic and Zen Buddhist. In both traditions, he says, there’s a stillness where no words are needed.

How to Free Yourself from the 7 Obsessions

To free ourselves from habitual patterns, says Valerie Mason-John, we need to see how they have become part of our identity.

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A Spring Prayer

Shozan Jack Haubner presents a prayer for the chaotic awakening of nature that is spring.

Transcending Time with Umeboshi

Elissa Altman shares the story of "Grandma's Ghost," a 30-year-old Japanese <em>umeboshi</em> plum, and the healing it brought in this difficult time.

New York Buddhists support detainee Mohsen Mahdawi

The Buddhist Council of New York and the Columbia University Buddhist Association have both called for the release of Mohsen Mahdawi, the former president of the C.U.B.A., who is facing deportation.

New York City Co-Names Street “Thich Nhat Hanh Way” in Honor of Renowned Zen Teacher

On April 11, New York City co-named a stretch of West 109th Street “Thich Nhat Hanh Way” in a moving tribute to the late Zen teacher. Sandi Rankaduwa reports on the historic ceremony.

New Buddhist Coalition for Democracy launches, issues Call to Action

“As Buddhists, we are called upon to witness, respond to, and resist the ongoing systematic destruction of norms and institutions that allow free societies to flourish,” the Buddhist Coalition for Democracy’s Call to Action reads.

Seeking Buddha in Gaza

As a Buddhist and a Jew, Linda Hess considers how to respond with wisdom and compassion to the violence inflicted on the people of Gaza and the rage she feels about it. Paintings by Malak Mattar.

I Vow Not to Burn Out

Mushim Patricia Ikeda says it's not enough to help others. You have to take care of yourself too.