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In Memory of a Refuge: Aaron Lee, the “Angry Asian Buddhist”
Chenxing Han reflects on the meaningful impact Aaron Lee made on the Buddhist community, and the many refuges he created for Asian American Buddhists.
Do Buddhists try to convert people?
I’ve had some conversations with Buddhists who proselytize their view as right. Do Buddhists try to convert people like other religions do?
Choosing Peace
There is a key moment, says Pema Chödrön, when we make the choice between peace and conflict.
The Power of Real Love: A Conversation with Sharon Salzberg and bell hooks
Sharon Salzberg and bell hooks sit down with Lion's Roar's Melvin McLeod for a discussion on the power of love.
Wisdom Over Justice
Justice is of course a noble goal. But, says Thanissaro Bhikkhu, the Buddha emphasized a different approach to the achievement of harmony in the world.
Watch: What is love? bell hooks has the answer
bell hooks — one of America’s leading political and cultural critics — answers the question "What is love?" in conversation with Sharon Salzberg.
Practice: What Are My Intentions for Today?
A daily intention-setting practice, from Sylvia Boorstein.
Watch: Koshin Paley Ellison and Chodo Robert Campbell on Working with Death
New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care founders Koshin Paley Ellison and Chodo Robert Campbell discuss what it's like to work with death directly.
Watch: Robert Wright on “Why Buddhism is True”
Lion’s Roar‘s editor-in-chief, Melvin McLeod, talks with evolutionary psychologist and author of "Why Buddhism is True," Robert Wright.
How Buddhists Helped ICAN Win the Nobel Peace Prize
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, partnered with Soka Gakkai International, was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Does Buddhism say I should give money to panhandlers?
Does the Buddhist concept of generosity mean when I see people on the street asking for money I should always give it to them?
Meals That Heal the Heart
Her parents’ divorce meant angry mealtimes, but Elissa Altman found her way back to a nurturing table. She shares her tips on preparing and enjoying meals that heal yourself and others.
Everyday Life Is the Practice
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal tells us how to turn our daily challenges into meditation practice. Illustrations of the six Tibetan Realms of Rebirth by Steve Heynen.
When a Buddhist Teacher Crosses the Line
Mingyur Rinpoche explains Vajrayana ethics, how to find a genuine teacher, and what to do if a teacher crosses the line.
Aaron Lee, the “Angry Asian Buddhist,” has died, age 34
Aaron Lee died on Saturday, October 21, at age 34, after fighting cancer for more than a year. Aaron was known to many for his blog, Angry Asian Buddhist, where he wrote anonymously under the pen name “Arunlikhati.” On Angry Asian Buddhist, Aaron called out the under-representation of Asian Buddhists in American Buddhist media. By…
Advice for Women in a Secret Sexual Relationship with Their Buddhist Teacher
Willa Blythe Baker offers nine pieces of advice for women who find themselves in secret relationships with their teachers.
Commentary: Sexual Misconduct Is No Joke
To victims of sexual misconduct, writes Buddhadharma editor Tynette Deveaux, "we stand with you."
How to Move Forward Once You’ve Hit Bottom
Pema Chodron tells the story of when, having hit rock bottom, she asked her teacher what to do.
Lincoln in the Bardo is not your usual ghost story
Lincoln in the Bardo, by renowned American short story writer (and Buddhist) George Saunders, is surely the first major novel to use the Tibetan word bardo in the title. The Lincoln who is in the bardo—the realm between death and rebirth—is Abraham and Mary’s son Willie, who has just died in the White House at…
Preparing to Die
Death is a journey into the unknown. Like any journey, it goes better if you’re prepared. Here are teachings from Tibetan Buddhism to help.