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Buddhism: The Next 40 Years

In 2019, Lion's Roar turns 40. To mark the occasion, we're looking forward to the next 40 years of Buddhism.

At Ground Zero

Zen teacher Bonnie Myotai Treace on a place where there are no answers.

What Can We Learn from an Android Buddhist Preacher?

As automation increasingly replaces human work in many industries, Cristina Moon shares the shortcomings of artificial intelligence when it comes to replacing the intimate role of a priest.

Buddhism’s Next 40 Years: What’s the Message?

In the first issue of our 40th anniversary series, we ask: what is Buddhism's most important message moving forward?

A Buddhist Perspective on Women’s Liberation

In January, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi gave this keynote address at a conference on "Buddhism and Women’s Liberation" in Bodhgaya, India.

“Never forget is now," is the slogan of Japanese Americans who see the injustice of WWII internment repeated in the detention of migrants today. Both are rooted, says Duncan Ryuken Williams, in the definition of who is an American and who is not.

What to Do When Your Dharma Group Doesn’t Get Along

What to do when spiritual friendships turn into spiritual feuds? Erric Solomon draws on management principles, dharma teachings, and personal experience to offer practical tips for dealing with conflict in dharma groups.

When All Our Voices Are Heard

In the opening editorial of the May 2019 issue of Lion’s Roar, associate editor Lindsay Kyte reflects on the importance of having a variety of unique voices in Buddhist discourse.

American Theravada Buddhism in the 21st Century

The oldest lineage of Buddhism, Theravada is known for sharing the earliest recorded teachings of the Buddha. Building on this ancient lineage, Theravada today is innovative and diverse. Derek Pyle reports on the tapestry of communities that make up American Theravada.

Robert Thurman, Buddha’s Champion

Renowned activist and scholar Robert Thurman can translate sutras, joke with the Dalai Lama, and call in a favor from George Lucas. Retirement, says Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, won’t slow this man down.

The Life of Sotaesan, Founder of Won Buddhism

Sotaesan believed that anyone could attain enlightenment, regardless of background or education, so he founded Won Buddhism to make the dharma accessible to everyone.

40 More Years of Benefit

In the opening editorial of the March 2019 issue of Lion’s Roar, our publisher Ben Moore reflects on Lion's Roar's last 40 years, and what's ahead.

How Do Theravada Buddhists View Extremism Within Theravada?

In media reports on religious violence in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, the perspectives of moderate and progressive Buddhists are often invisible. Khin Mai Aung talks to six Theravada Buddhists about Theravada extremism.

Share Your Wisdom: Do you practice Buddhism alongside another religion?

We 've got a question for you. Do you practice Buddhism alongside another religion? If so, how does that work?

Buddhist teachers respond to American Zen pioneer Bernie Glassman’s death

The prolific Zen teacher Bernie Glassman died Sunday morning in Massachusetts. A number of Buddhist teachers have taken to social media to share their appreciation for and memories of Glassman, a vibrant character who had a significant influence on American dharma.