Category: The Magazine
The World Is Your Zendo
On remote islands, Pico Iyer discovers that this moment, now, is the gift-wrapped present we can’t afford to overlook.
How to Be a Mindful Parent
Whether you’re the parent of a newborn, young child, teen, or grown child, you can bring more awareness and love to bear in your family life. Four dharma teachers tell you how.
The Poem That Made Me a Poet
With a still mind, words can arise. Ira Sukrungruang on Christina Rossetti’s “Who Has Seen the Wind?” — the poem that made him a poet.
The Hula Sutra
The spirit of aloha helps us see beyond the small self. June Ryushin Tanoue on why she dances through the challenges of life.
Books in Brief: November 2024
Sandi Rankaduwa reviews eight inspiring new books by authors of Asian descent.
That Time My Father Sued Me
Meeting legal action with loving-kindness, Mimi Kwa finds healing from intergenerational trauma.
Elephant Wisdom
Animals are forced to live in a man-made world. Andrew Lam on the colonization of the wild.
Celebrating Asian American Buddhists
Noel Alumit introduces the November 2024 issue of <em>Lion's Roar</em>, which celebrates Buddhists of Asian descent.
Take Refuge in the Three Jewels
If we take refuge in the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha, we are never alone. Three Buddhist teachers explain.
Chanting for Buddhahood
Shodaigyo meditation combines silent sitting with chanting to the beat of a drum. Ryuei Michael McCormick on how to do this calming yet exhilarating practice.
Books in Brief: September 2024
Jessica Little reviews “Confidence” by Ethan Nichtern, “Real-World Enlightenment” by Susan Kaiser-Greenland, “Original Love” by Henry Shukman, and more.
How to Practice “Self-Care”
Koshin Paley Ellison on why true self-care begins with understanding that there’s no separation between self and other.
Loving-Kindness Meditation for All Beings & All Bodies
Metta meditation is healing and heart-opening. Arisika Razak leads us through the practice.
The Black Onyx in the Triple Gem
Lion's Roar associate editor Pamela Ayo Yetunde introduces the May 2024 “Black & Buddhist” issue.
10 Ways to Find True Happiness
Introduced by Kaira Jewel Lingo, ten Black dharma teachers dive deep into the paramis, the ten qualities of enlightened beings.
Open Heart, Wise Heart: The Life & Teachings of Ruth King
Mindfulness allowed renowned Buddhist teacher Ruth King to heal from trauma. Now she helps others find their own healing. A profile by Toni Pressley-Sanon.
Step Into Awareness with Walking Meditation
Walking meditation is not just an opportunity to stretch our legs, says Koun Franz. It’s a practice in living all of life as meditation.
Lion’s Roar March 2024 Book Reviews
You don’t have to be perfect to create positive change. Jessica Little reviews eight inspiring new books.
How to Talk to Kids About Death
When a loved one dies, grown-ups don’t always know what to say to kids. Gail Silver has helpful tips based on Buddhist teachings.
How to Apologize When You Say the Wrong Thing
René Rivera on how to have empathy for the person you’ve hurt—and yourself.