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Books in Brief: November 2026
Jessica Little reviews eight new books for the November 2026 issue of Lion's Roar.
Finding Relief from Depression & Anxiety
Psychoanalyst and dharma teacher Pilar Jennings weaves Buddhist wisdom with contemporary psychotherapy to illuminate the mind’s capacity to heal. She reveals how meeting suffering directly can restore a sense of well-being.
Paula Pietranera: The Art of Connection
Paula Pietranera reveals how her sculptural paintings arise through interconnection—between materials, tradition and innovation, and the attentive practice that shapes her work.
Uganda Buddhist Centre campaign secures land deposit, sets new December deadline
The campaign to protect land for the Uganda Buddhist Centre — and build Africa's first dedicated retreat center — has cleared its first major hurdle. Supporters now have a new deadline, and new ways, to help finish the job.
The Light That Is Always Here
Nichiren Buddhist teacher Mark Herrick draws on the Lotus Sutra to explore how practice can clear the mental “soot” that keeps us from recognizing our innate buddhahood.
Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Heal Your Inner Child
Healing the pain of our wounded child within, says Thich Nhat Hanh, is key.
What It Means to Live
The Buddha taught that life is shaped by three universal qualities: impermanence, suffering, and no-self. In this special section, three Buddhist teachers take an indepth look at these three marks of existence, revealing how what may sound bleak actually opens the way to clarity and liberation.
This Moment Is Perfect
There is only one moment for you to be alive, and that is the present moment, says Thich Nhat Hanh. Go back to the present moment and live this moment deeply, and you’ll be free.
Ronny Chieng Is Learning Every Day
In this interview with Jhani Randhawa, comedian and host of The Daily Show, Ronny Chieng, reflects on parallels between the creative practice of satire and Buddhist teachings in advance of his tour “Hasan Hates Ronny.”
Every Onion Is a New Onion
Through the rhythm of daily cooking — and the guidance of a few Italian grandmothers — Elissa Altman discovers the importance of beginner’s mind.
Going on 94, and Still Waking Up
Dharma teacher Larry Rosenberg reflects on how Buddhist practice has changed not just his life, but his relationship to death. 'Even facing the end,' he writes, 'I really don't feel helpless.'"
A Prayer for Nepal and Tibet, and How to Help
James Gritz reflects on the devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet and shares resources for those looking to support relief efforts.
The Metta of Mister Rogers
Twenty-five years after his last episode aired, Gayathri Narayanan reflects on Fred Rogers’ enduring practice of loving-kindness, acceptance, and seeing the good in others.
Only Genuine Compassion Will Do
It's not enough to simply to believe compassion is important. We must transform our thoughts and behavior on a daily basis to cultivate compassion.
The Quiet Work of Becoming Resilient
Pawan Bareja shows how mindfulness helps us meet suffering with compassion and discover a deeper sense of inner refuge.
Detox Your Mind: 5 Practices to Purify the 3 Poisons
Five Buddhist teachers share practices to clear away the poisons that cause suffering and obscure your natural enlightenment.
How Dance Becomes an Offering
Karen Greenspan explores the rich traditions of sacred dance in Vajrayana Buddhism, where movement becomes a way to welcome, invoke, offer, and bless.
Uganda Buddhist Centre seeks to save wetland, build Africa’s first dedicated retreat center
As Bhante Buddharakkhita's Uganda Buddhist Centre marks 20 years, supporters worldwide are mobilizing to save a threatened wetland and build the continent's first retreat center built solely to share the dhamma.
Buddhist Practices to Prepare You for Death
Death is a journey into the unknown. Like any journey, it goes better if you’re prepared. Andrew Holecek shares teachings from Tibetan Buddhism to help.