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Other Ways to Practice?
Vipassana teacher Konda Mason answers the question: “Is it OK if I find other ways to be meditative besides sitting on a cushion following my breath?”
Too Busy to Meditate?
Vinny Ferraro, senior faculty of Mindful Schools, instructs a parent too busy to maintain a meditation practice, asking: Are there moments in your day when you could check in with yourself?
4 Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices for Healing
In this gentle guide, Sharon Suh shares four simple and safe practices for healing and wholeness.
How to Cultivate True, Lasting Happiness
Ven. Guan Cheng on how to make every day a good day.
How to Experience the True Nature of Mind
Mingyur Rinpoche shares step-by-step instructions to experience the basic nature of mind.
Dharma 101: The Branches of Buddhism
Exploring the rich diversity of Buddhist traditions can deepen your connection to the dharma. Gary Gach unpacks the core philosophies and practices of Buddhism’s four major branches.
From Trauma to Freedom: An Interview with Jack Kornfield
Trauma does not define us. In conversation with Lion’s Roar’s Andrea Miller, Jack Kornfield reflects on how, at the deepest level, we have always been free.
The Temple of Healing Meditation
Jack Kornfield offers a healing visualization where loving awareness becomes the medicine for our deepest wounds.
The Path of Fierce Determination
Awakening can strike like lightning in moments of loss and fear. The key, says Linda Myoki Ryugo Lehrhaupt, is learning to sit through the storm with unwavering resolve.
True Great Sound: The Life & Teachings of Larry Ward
The late Larry Ward taught nonsectarian wisdom, commitment to love, insight into America’s racial karma, and reverence for the natural world. Barry Boyce honors the singular voice of this beloved dharma teacher.
How Patience Helps You Stay Present
Allyson Pimentel on how patience opens your heart in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide.
What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying
Renshin Bunce on presence, listening, and the words that truly bring comfort.
Continuing Our Journey Together
Editor-at-large Melvin McLeod introduces the January 2026 issue of Lion's Roar.
Manjushri’s Call to Clarity
Shawn J. Moore reflects on the practice of cutting through noise and returning to what’s real.
How to See Yourself with Compassion
Looking deeply into your own eyes, you learn to let go of self-judgment and discover your innate beauty. Jo Confino on mirror meditation.
Books in Brief: January 2026
Tracy Franz reviews a new set of books for the January 2026 issue of Lion's Roar.
All Beings Deserve to Be Free
Palestinian mindfulness practitioner Ghadir Shafie reflects on Gaza, generational pain, and the radical act of speaking truth in spaces of silence.
A Cup of Tea for a Burning World
Lisa Bennett on how presence can ground us in the face of climate anxiety—offering comfort, clarity, and a way forward.
How to Bring Patience and Compassion to the Holidays
Grounded in the Won Buddhist teaching that “Buddha is everywhere,” Doyeon Park invites us to see the difficult moments of holiday gatherings as opportunities for practice.
The Five Remembrances
To change your life now and prepare for the inevitable, says Pamela Ayo Yetunde, regularly contemplate these five home truths.