Your Spiritual Ancestor

Lion's Roar Editor Andrea Miller introduces the September 2023 “Women of Wisdom” issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.

Share Your Wisdom: What do you think unifies all Buddhist traditions?

There are many different Buddhist schools and, in many ways, they’re quite distinct from each other. What do you think unifies all true Buddhist traditions?

Thrangu Rinpoche smiles, wearing red robes and seated in a chair

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, prominent Karma Kagyu teacher, dies at 91

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, one of the foremost teachers of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, died on June 4, 2023, at the age of 91.

AAPI Month: LGBTQ+ Asian American Buddhists

This week, for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we're exploring stories by and about queer Asian American Buddhists.

AAPI Month: Asian American Buddhist Activism and Solidarity

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we’re sharing articles by and about Asian American Buddhists from our archives.

AAPI Month: Asian American Histories, Buddhism, and the United States

This week, for AAPI Heritage Month, we're exploring how Asian American histories intersect with Buddhist and U.S. histories.

AAPI Month: Exploring the Inner Lives of Asian American Buddhists

This week, for AAPI Heritage Month, we're exploring the personal narratives of Asian American Buddhists.

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we're sharing articles by and about Asian American Buddhists from our archives.

Buddhist teacher Lama Zopa Rinpoche, co-founder of FPMT, dies at 76

Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche was the co-founder of Kopan Monastery, Wisdom Publications, and the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).

Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, senior lama in the Nyingma school, has died

Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche, a senior lama of the Palyul lineage of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, died on Saturday April 8.

International Women’s Meditation Center Foundation to present “Outstanding Women in Buddhism” 2023 awards on March 8

The annual award highlights “the acts of courage and determination by women in the history of Buddhism.”

In the Dead of Night

Lion's Roar Editor Andrea Miller reflects on the thoughts that used to keep her tossing and turning at night. From the March 2023 issue of Lion's Roar.

You’re with Us on This Journey

Publisher Ben Moore introduces the January 2022 issue of Lion's Roar. 

New website invites discussion of abuse allegations against 17th Karmapa

“Healing Our Sanghas” invites Tibetan Buddhist practitioners to share the impact on themselves and their communities of allegations of sexual assault and abuse against the 17th Karmapa.

Embodied Nonviolence

Inspired by the teachings of the Buddha, Singhashri Gazmuri outlines the steps we must take when seeking a life of nonviolence.

Share Your Wisdom: What is your favorite meditation practice?

What is your favorite meditation practice? Send your answer, location, and a headshot to [email protected] for possible inclusion in Lion's Roar magazine.

The Buddha in America

Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the future of community in Buddhism in the opening editorial from the September 2022 issue of Lion's Roar.

Revolutionaries of Love

Lion's Roar associate editor Pamela Ayo Yetunde introduces the May 2022 issue.

The View from This Shore

Koun Franz considers what it means when a path of transcendence leaves us right where we always were.