Dharma & Society

In Times of Crisis, Draw Upon the Strength of Peace

When we are called upon to help in a crisis, says Kaira Jewel Lingo, we must respond. But the way we do is crucial.

Kaira Jewel Lingo



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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.

Books in Brief: January 2025

Jessica Little reviews a batch of new books for Lion's Roar.

Christiana Figueres: The Climate Optimist

Doom and gloom won’t help, says climate leader and Buddhist practitioner Christiana Figueres. What we need is a “can-do” mindset of possibility. Andrea Miller reports on Figueres’ five concrete actions we can take right now to decarbonize.

It’s No Time to Be Neutral

Bhikkhu Bodhi, one of Buddhism’s leading activists and scholars, says there are four steps we need to take to resist Trumpism.

Photo of Brother Troi Bao Tạng, a monastic in the Plum Village tradition, who discusses why a non-binary monastic order is needed, and the practice of speaking up and letting go.

Be Beautiful, Be Yourself : Q&A with Brother Trời Bảo Tạng

Kim Thai interviews Brother Trời Bảo Tạng, a monastic in the Plum Village tradition, who discusses why a non-binary monastic order is needed, and the practice of speaking up and letting go.

Metta is Not for Wimps

Chenxing Han reflects on the courage and vulnerability required to practice loving-kindness amid political division, offering us a glimpse into how compassion can transform fear into connection in uncertain times.

When Numbness Calls, Choose to Feel

Following the U.S. presidential election, Ravi Mishra encourages us to stay present with our shared heartbreak as a way to counter numbness and dissociation.

Podcast

Buddhist Wisdom for Working with Political Division with Tania Israel

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

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.

Melvin McLeod and The Complete Path of Mindfulness

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

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

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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