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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.
Wheel of Time, Wheel of Peace
The Kalachakra empowerment was at the heart of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan. Andrea Miller explores the deep meaning of the Kalachakra.
Let the “Nine Breaths of Purification” Clear Your Mind and Open Your Heart
Daniel Ahearn, LMFT, shares an article and accompanying video on the how and why of a practice he says offers "a gentle revolution, a way to clear what weighs us down, to reconnect with the body, and to remember that every breath offers a chance to begin again."
Bhutan Festival Marks Landmark for Buddhist Nuns
At the culmination of the Global Peace Prayer Festival, 265 nuns received full ordination. This is a profound step toward gender equality in spiritual leadership.
Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Take a Mindful Walk
The late Thich Nhat Hanh emphasized the practice of mindful walking as a profound way to deepen our connection with our body and the earth. Read on and learn how to breathe, take a mindful step, and come back to your true home.
Do Dishes, Rake Leaves: The Wisdom of the Ancient Homemakers
Karen Maezen Miller on how the domestic practice of ancient Zen masters can lead us to intimate encounters with our own lives. Join Maezen every Wednesday in November for a live meditation on Zoom. See details to join <a href="https://www.lionsroar.com/weekly-meditation/">here</a>.
The Myna Bird Knows Her Name
Named after a songbird that learns by listening, Sarika S. Gupta reflects on how mispronunciation and marginalization became invitations to reclaim her voice.
Transforming Self-Comparison Through No-Self
Eda Ocak reflects on how meditation practice and the Buddha’s message of no-self transformed her habit of self-comparison.
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