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The Wisdom of “The Bear”
Harry Um on what one blockbuster television show teaches us about dedication and perfection, grief and love.
Our Dharma Inheritance
Intergenerational trauma taught Judy Yushin Nakatomi to suppress her true self. Now, she uses intergenerational wisdom to heal.
Touch the Earth
Through the senses, we connect with our own hearts, each other, and the world, says Elaine Yuen.
Books in Brief: September 2024
Jessica Little reviews “Confidence” by Ethan Nichtern, “Real-World Enlightenment” by Susan Kaiser-Greenland, “Original Love” by Henry Shukman, and more.
Cinco Puntos Clave de la Práctica Budista
Nuno Gonçalves reflexiona sobre los aspectos importantes del budismo, los cuales son claves para su integración y adaptación en latinoamerica.
Steve Silberman, acclaimed science journalist and author, dies at 66
An award-winning journalist and advocate of autism rights, Silberman was a longtime contributor and friend to Lion’s Roar.
How to Practice “Self-Care”
Koshin Paley Ellison on why true self-care begins with understanding that there’s no separation between self and other.
Buddhist Advice for Election Anxiety
Are you experiencing strong, difficult emotions due to the upcoming election? Four Buddhists offer advice for dealing with despair, anger, grief, and anxiety.
Self-Care for Activists
As long as we don’t burn out and give up, we really can change the world. Mushim Patricia Ikeda on self-care for activists.
Ask the Teachers: Why can’t I perceive bodhisattvas or deities?
Buddhism says that there are all kinds of beings out there—buddhas, bodhisattvas, deities—but I can't perceive them. How do I work with this discrepancy?
Awakening the Sacred Feminine
In Vajrayana Buddhism, dakinis are seen as unbridled and enlightened feminine energy. Lama Tsultrim Allione on how she discovered her own dakini power.
Impermanence is Buddha Nature
Change isn’t just a fact of life we have to accept and work with, says Norman Fischer.
Moving Beyond Meditation
Grounded in our formal practice of meditation, we can relax into the vast, open awareness that is our ultimate nature. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche tells the story of his own introduction to the Great Perfection.
Four Reflections That Strengthen Your Intention to Practice
If you contemplate these traditional contemplations, the "four great reflections," you will strengthen your intention to practice.
Hablar para sanar
La comunicación sincera y afectuosa es clave para las relaciones sanas. La hermana Chan Khong nos ofrece una práctica en cuatro pasos para compartir sabiamente nuestros pensamientos y sentimientos con los demás.
5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness
Thich Nhat Hanh’s life was inspiring, his benefit great, and his teaching, like the dharma itself, profound and practical. Here, he shares five practices to nurture happiness: letting go, inviting positive seeds, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
Cómo beber una taza de té con atención plena
Una taza de té o café es un buen descanso. Beberla con conciencia plena es un verdadero descanso. Joseph Emet nos enseña esta práctica en cinco pasos.
Choosing a Dharma Life at Dharma Realm Buddhist University
At DRBU, students explore the world’s wisdom traditions and uncover the wisdom within themselves. The goal, reports Noel Alumit, is educating the whole person.
Too Hateful to Be Buddhist? A Q&A with Kristina Wong
Comedian and activist Kristina Wong talks to Noel Alumit about making life-saving masks from monastic robes, being a food bank influencer, and (maybe) confusing Buddhism with fortune cookies.