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Uganda Buddhist Centre seeks to save wetland, build Africa’s first dedicated retreat center
As Bhante Buddharakkhita's Uganda Buddhist Centre marks 20 years, supporters worldwide are mobilizing to save a threatened wetland and build the continent's first retreat center built solely to share the dhamma.
Pre-midterms virtual town hall to examine how Buddhism can address political anxiety, issues
Tara Brach, Ben Connelly, and Kaira Jewel Lingo will appear as panelists, exploring how Buddhist practice can support democratic values.
Raising a Black Child in America When Racism Can Be Fatal
In response to the deaths of Nolan Xavier Wells and Daniel Erving, Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on the compassion and discernment required to raise a Black child in the United States.
Buddhism & Well-Being: What Do U.S. Buddhists Think?
Based on his nationwide survey of American Buddhists, scholar C. Pierce Salguero explores how practitioners understand the relationship between Buddhism and health.
Using Heartbreak as Practice
Mariana Restrepo explores how the bodhisattva vow invites us to transform our heartbreak in the face of injustice into compassionate action.
The Life-Changing Words of Mary Oliver
Rick Bass looks at the late Mary Oliver’s poem “The Summer Day,” which asks, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Why Buddhists Should Celebrate Juneteenth
Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on why Buddhists of all backgrounds should celebrate Juneteenth, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Mindful Politics
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Buddhist Wisdom for Working with Political Division with Tania Israel
Dr. Tania Israel, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate Dean for DEI at the University of California, Santa Barbara, offers invaluable insights on bridging political divides with compassion.
The Secret Lives of Buddhist Scholars with Pierce Salguero
Dr. Pierce Salguero speaks about a survey he conducted among Buddhist studies scholars, providing an insightful look into the changing landscape of Buddhist scholarship.
The Complete Path of Mindfulness with Melvin McLeod
In this conversation, Lion’s Roar associate publisher Beth Wallace speaks with editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod about the Complete Path of Mindfulness, which presents mindfulness as a way of life that integrates meditation with insight, ethics, compassion, and community.
A Zen Priest’s Journey in Unitarian Universalism with James Ishmael Ford
In this episode, Lion's Roar Assistant Editor Sandi Rankaduwa speaks with James Ishmael Ford, a Zen priest and Unitarian Universalist minister.
Designing the Modern Contemplative’s Toolkit with David Germano
Tibetologist David Germano discusses his work on the Generative Contemplation Initiative, a suite of projects that explore in depth the research on contemplative practices.
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