Archives: LR Articles
Review: “A Fierce Heart”
We review "A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment" by Spring Washam.
Coping With My Child’s Pain
Do we ever know how things will turn out? Donnell King, whose daughter suffers from a rare, debilitating disorder, has learned not to look for certainty.
The Breath of Love
When life was at its worst, breath was her companion. Now in recovery, Rev. Sarah Siegel finds the breath is still her path to love and a sense of peace.
Real Buddha Quotes About Fake Buddha Quotes
Bodhipaksa shares what the Buddha said about being misquoted, and speculates how he would've felt about fake Buddha quotes.
We Are All Wayfarers
It's very easy to get annoyed, says Syvlia Boorstein. "Particularly with our loved ones."
The Promise of Buddhist Economics
Economist Clair Brown argues for an economic system based on altruism, sustainability, and a meaningful life.
Review: “Old Demons, New Deities”
We review "Old Demons, New Deities: Twenty-One Short Stories from Tibet," edited by Tenzin Dickie.
Wabi Sabi Is Imperfect Beauty
Wabi sabi — a philosophy with roots in Zen tea ceremonies — posits that beauty lies in what is flawed.
The Science of the Mind and the Science of the Brain
While scientific methods are useful, says the Dalai Lama, mind should also be studied through rigorous observation of our own subjective experience.
Buddhism & Diversity: Profiles, Teachings, and Conversations
LionsRoar.com presents a collection of our best teachings, profiles, and conversations on diversity, race, and identity in Buddhism.
Review: “Beyond the Self”
We review "Beyond the Self: Conversations Between Buddhism and Neuroscience" by Matthieu Ricard and Wolf Singer.
What Is the Connection Between Buddhism and Secular Mindfulness?
What is the connection between Buddhism and secular mindfulness? Some people say mindfulness is just Buddhism in another form. Is that true?
Learning That My Father Was a Sexual Predator
My father was a caring and somewhat charismatic minister turned therapist. He was also a sexual predator.
Sylvia Boorstein Reads the Buddha’s Teachings on Loving-kindness
Recorded at 2017 Lion's Roar Annual Retreat, "Boundless Love."
The Dharma of the Princess Bride
Drawing on the classic film, "The Princess Bride," Ethan Nichtern offers Buddhist teachings on how to make friends with yourself and others.
Review: “The Departure”
We review "The Departure," a documentary film directed and produced by Lana Wilson.
Why Society Needs More Love
CNN’s political commentator Van Jones and Buddhist teacher Lama Tsomo on why love lays the ground for real dialogue and change.
Meditation: Sit Down, Shut Up, and Pay Attention
A peaceful mind begins, says James Ishmael Ford, when you sit down, shut up, and pay attention.
A Zen Priest at Harvard Finds the Key to Happiness
Zen priest Robert Waldinger is the leader of the longest-running study of happiness, who's found that science and Buddhism agree on what makes us happy.
Buddhism Includes Everything — Even Comic Books
Comic artist John Porcellino tells Lauria Galbraith how Zen has inspired his comics and helped him through hard times.