The project was inspired by the destruction of the monumental Bamiyan Buddha statues by the Taliban in 2001.
Vandalized Buddhist shrine reopens in Salt Lake City
In January, vandals threw a 25-pound rock through the face of the terracotta Buddha head in Salt Lake City's [...]
Farm animals find new life as Buddhists rescue them from slaughter
Inspired by the Buddhist practice of “life release,” Buddhist communities are coming up with innovative ways [...]
Arts & Culture
Even the Colonel Is Meditating
Meditation is getting mainstream enough to attract the attention of big league advertisers. Good news or the [...]
We’re All Different: Musician Glenn Copeland on his journey as a Black, Buddhist, transgender artist
"The message of my Buddhist practice is, 'Be courageous. You are exactly what is wanted. We’re all [...]
Buddhist News
Irish Buddhist Union established to represent Buddhists in Irish society
The newly-formed union is the first organization speaking on behalf of Irish Buddhists. Seven sanghas [...]
Sam Hamill, poet, translator, and publisher, dies at 75
Sam Hamill, poet, translator, and co-founding editor of Copper Canyon Press, died on April 14 at his home in [...]
Current Events
Lama Willa Miller’s advice for climate change activists
Lama Willa Miller talks to Lion's Roar deputy editor Andrea Miller about how to build a movement that can [...]
Koans for Troubled Times
How do we as Buddhists meet the challenges of our time? Joan Sutherland shares the history of koans, which [...]
Reviews
Review: “The Truth of This Life”
From the March 2018 issue of Lion’s Roar. The Truth of This Life Zen Teachings on Loving the World as It [...]
Review: “I Wanna Be Well”
From the March 2018 issue of Lion’s Roar. I Wanna Be Well How a Punk Found Peace and You Can Too By [...]
Teachers & Centers
Frank Ostaseski receives Humanities Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Buddhist teacher Frank Ostaseski, the co-founder of the Zen Hospice Project, and founder and director of the [...]
You Are Already Enlightened
Guo Gu, a longtime student of the late Master Sheng Yen, presents an experiential look at the Chan practice of [...]
