Category: Arts & Culture
The Art & Activism of Mayumi Oda
With her empowered imagery, she’s connected many to the divine feminine. Andrea Miller profiles the Japanese American visionary Mayumi Oda.
Richard Gere on Tibet’s Gift of Love
Actor and activist Richard Gere talks about his teacher the Dalai Lama, the warm heart of the Tibetan people, and how humanity can benefit from the values of Tibetan culture.
Awakening with “A Love Supreme”
Rev. Dr. John Lee reflects on John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme and how he learned to view the album as an example of awakening.
Right Remembering: An Antidote to Scapegoating’s Erasure
Lion's Roar associate editor Pamela Ayo Yetunde discusses "right remembering" and how it impacts our collective memory for George Floyd.
Historic ceremony sees ordination of 144 female monastics in Bhutan
The historic ceremony represents a celebratory moment for the future generations of the Tibetan lineage of bhikshunis.
Zen Priest and Author Ruth Ozeki wins Women’s Prize for Fiction for latest novel
Ozeki wins the Women’s Prize for Fiction for her fourth book, The Book of Form and Emptiness.
Zopa, featuring Michael Imperioli, releases dharma-infused song, “Red Sky”
The lyrics to Zopa's new track capture "fellow wanderers in samsara taking refuge in love," Imperioli says.
Two Paths, One Life
Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow isn't half Buddhist and half Unitarian Universalist — she's completely both.
The Art of Awakening
Denise Leidy offers a brief history of Buddhist art, from the stupa to the mandala.
The Healing Power of Pop Star Goddesses
Behind the glitz and fame, says Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, are inspiring stories of real women facing real challenges.
Hero for Our Time
TV character Ted Lasso embodies what we need right now: goodness. In a world of antiheroes, says Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, he just wants to make us better people.
Phoebe Bridgers: Her Music as Meditation
Ray Buckner on how Grammy nominee Phoebe Bridgers’ music is a spiritual friend, a path forward into the unknown.
The Spiritual Entrepreneur: Tami Simon
Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True, brings the spirit of enlightenment not only to her company’s products but to its culture. (Plus, dogs.)
Songs to remind you that In This Moment, You Are Enough
Rapper and musician Born I Music shares the inspiration behind his new album, "In This Moment."
My Private Cineplex
The writer's job, says Pico Iyer, is to watch his moods and thoughts, as captivating yet passing as the seasons, and decide which are worth sharing.
“I was transported” — music legend John McLaughlin on the inspiration of “Mila Repa”
The virtuoso musician's new album is equal parts incendiary and reflective. And there's a bit of Buddhism in the mix, too.
Meditation is some serious funny business for Bizarro comic-strip artist Dan Piraro
Rod Meade Sperry reports on the meditation advice recently shared by "Bizarro" creator Dan Piraro.
Listen to “Unenlightened” — Born I’s newest example of “trap music for meditators”
Listen to Born I's third single from his upcoming album, "Unenlightened."
Sonic Satori
Music as a contemplative practice requires both the performer and the listener to pay close attention. Culture critic Donald Brackett offers suggestions for meditative albums.
Watch “How Many Times,” rapper Born I’s “new meditation on rebirth and reincarnation”
I’ve been thinking a lot about death and rebirth, says Born I, "and this song is a reflection of that."