The Kung Fu Nuns, Fighting for All Sentient Beings
Karen Greenspan
A courageous group of Himalayan Buddhist sisters are championing gender equality and respect for the environment. Karen Greenspan reports.
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COVER STORY
In the November 2020 issue of Lion’s Roar, three mindfulness experts share how you can deepen your mindfulness. Here, Melvin McLeod shares how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.
COVER STORY
In the November 2020 issue of Lion’s Roar, three mindfulness experts share how you can deepen your mindfulness. Here, Melvin McLeod shares how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.
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The Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Bhikkhu Bodhi
Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi unpacks the Buddha’s original mindfulness manual.
Calm in the Midst of Chaos
Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg on the power of equanimity — the essence of complete presence.
The Star of the Plate
Andrea Miller
Andrea Miller reports on celebrity chef Eric Ripert’s spiritual journey, his approach in the kitchen, and what it’s like to go to his restaurant.
The Kung Fu Nuns, Fighting for All Sentient Beings
Karen Greenspan
A courageous group of Himalayan Buddhist sisters are championing gender equality and respect for the environment. Karen Greenspan reports.
Calm in the Midst of Chaos
Sharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg on the power of equanimity — the essence of complete presence.
The Star of the Plate
Andrea Miller
Andrea Miller reports on celebrity chef Eric Ripert’s spiritual journey, his approach in the kitchen, and what it’s like to go to his restaurant.
The Buddha’s Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Bhikkhu Bodhi
Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi unpacks the Buddha’s original mindfulness manual.
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Lots of Buddhas
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The Progressive Buddha
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Life Lessons from the Poker Table
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