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Remembering Buddhist teacher Michael Stone
Michael Stone, 42, was an activist, family man, and teacher of yoga and Buddhism.
Everything Is Joyous: An interview with John Giorno
In the midst of New York City’s celebration of vital poet, pop artist, and Buddhist, John Giorno, Lauria Galbraith speaks with him about his art and inspirations.
Buddhist Teachings on Mindfulness Meditation
What is mindfulness meditation and how do you do it? Learn the basics about the practice and its Buddhist roots, with easy-to-follow instructions.
Becoming Pema
Andrea Miller on the life and spiritual journey of one Deirdre Blomfield-Brown.
Kagyu Thubten Choling (Now Palpung Thubten Choling) addresses sangha about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students
On April 12, 2017, Kagyu Thubten Choling monastery held a meeting to inform their community about Lama Norlha Rinpoche’s sexual misconduct with students.
The Best of Pema Chödrön: Life, Quotes, and Books
An introduction to the life, books, and teachings of Pema Chödrön, one of America's most beloved Buddhist teachers.
Beyond Present, Past, and Future Is The Fourth Moment
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on meditation, the spiritual path, and a sense of basic being beyond relative time.
Do Buddhists worship idols?
A reader asks why Buddhists bow down and make offerings to statues of the Buddha.
The Dharma of Dogs
Zen teacher Roshi Joan Halifax recalls her good fortune with four-legged friends.
“Why do Buddhists bow so much?”
Zen teacher Anthony Stultz shares a personal answer to a frequently asked question.
How Would a Buddhist Monk Solve the Classic “Trolley Problem”?
Facing the dilemma of letting five people die or killing one instead, what is "right action"?
New Ethic for a Small Planet
If this century is to be one of peace and caring, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we must develop a new ethic of human values that transcends religion.
Developing the Mind of Great Capacity
A teaching on practices to generate bodhichitta by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Are You Spiritual But Not Religious?
Buddhism is about realization and experience, not institutions or divine authority. This makes it especially suited to those who consider themselves spiritual but not religious. Here are ten reasons why:
That Time I Sobbed My Way Through a Himalayan Meditation Retreat
Fear, sadness, grief, jealousy, and anger are like quicksand: resisting them in a sudden, knee-jerk way can make them much more troublesome. But investigating them patiently – embracing them, even — can undo their effects. Pema Chödrön, an American nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, tells a story about Milarepa, a Tibetan sage who lived…
Do I Have to Believe in Reincarnation to Be a Buddhist?
Are Buddhists forced to believe in something like reincarnation or rebirth even if there is no evidence it is true?
The Biggest Party Ever
As a child, Howard Axelrod dreamed of a festival that everyone in the world attended. Now he realizes that it's been happening all along.
Meet a Teacher: Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin
Buddhist teacher Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
How do I explain my Buddhist practice to my family?
Every time I see my family, I end up hurt because they believe Buddhism is a weird fringe religion. How can I make them understand?
The Art That Illustrates Another Reality
Do the strange and potent images of Tibetan art represent a deeper and truer reality? Francesca Fremantle on the symbolism of awakened mind.