Archives: LR Articles
’Tis the Season to Open Yourself to New Ways of Seeing
The time between the end of the year and the beginning of the next offer us opportunities to evolve, says Ann Tashi Slater. She shares how this seasonal time of bardo can serve as a quiet cave for insight and renewal.
Mindful Parenting Techniques for Parents of Babies
Anjali Sawhney on how to navigate the challenges of caring for a baby—and to more fully savor the joys.
Bhutan’s Prime Minister on Enlightened Leadership
In an exclusive interview at the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay reflects on how wisdom, courage, and compassion inspire his decision-making.
Why Do Buddhas Look So Different?
Ikumi Kaminishi looks at regional differences in sculptures of the Buddha.
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.
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.