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Who Was the Buddha?
The Buddha who lived 2,600 years ago was not a god. He was an ordinary person, named Siddhartha Gautama, whose teachings on enlightenment and the end of suffering became the basis of the world religion of Buddhism.
Best Practices for Parents of Grown Children
Parenting grown children requires a middle path, says Ellen Hamada Crane sensei. They need you to keep nurturing them and to let them go.
Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Heal Your Inner Child
Healing the pain of our wounded child within, says Thich Nhat Hanh, is key.
Right Understanding
Anam Thubten on how to understand both ultimate and relative reality — and why this is so important today.
What a Good Horse You Are!
The Buddha valued dispassion, yet he also knew the power of love. Reiko Ohnuma on the poignant relationship between Siddhartha and his horse.
Beyond Moral Rules
In this excerpt from the book “Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life,” the late Shunryu Suzuki reflects on how Buddhist precepts can become a path of freedom — not restriction.
A Mother’s Grief Journey
After losing her son, Diane Esguerra traveled through Peru with his ashes and her practice, discovering unexpected moments of connection, healing, and clarity.
Foundational Mindfulness
Jan Chozen Bays explores the essence of mindfulness—what it is, how to practice it, and the transformative power of unifying body, heart, and mind.
The Beautiful Contradiction of Mindfulness
Beth Wallace introduces the September 2025 issue of <em>Lion’s Roar</em>.
Buddha Bows to Buddha
In a world on fire, we need to connect with each other to care for each other. Brian Joshin Byrnes explains how practice can help us come together and recognize one another as buddha.
When Your Memory Fails You
Being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment is a shock, says Sharon Lukert, but it isn’t the end of leading a fulfilling life.
A Chaplain Holds Space for Dementia Patients
Meg Federico’s patients don’t know where they are or who they are. What comforts them, she says, is acceptance.
How to Practice Mindfulness in the Digital Age
Nikki Mirghafori on how to avoid digital pitfalls—from doomscrolling to sending regrettable emails.
How Mindfulness Transforms Conflict into Connection
Robert Waldinger on how to find alternatives to unhealthy patterns and become a more loving, present, and supportive partner.
What Nature Teaches Us About Mindfulness
In the natural world, nothing is out of place, Cara Lai reminds us. Mindfulness invites us to see our thoughts and feelings the same way.
How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation
Melvin McLeod offers instructions for a basic seated meditation to connect with your body, breath, and mind.
Bring Mindfulness to Your Movement Practice
Mindful movement isn’t limited to yoga or tai chi. Dawn Mauricio on bringing your awareness to lifting, dancing, running, and more.
Mindfulness for Activists
Butterfly (Tony Pham) on how to act from clarity instead of rage, from compassion instead of fear.
Books in Brief: September 2025
Jessica Little reviews a new batch of Buddhist books for September.
In the Bardo: An Interview with Amie Barrodale
In this intimate Q&A, Amie Barrodale opens up about writing as a parent, rediscovering her Buddhist roots, and how navigating an autism diagnosis transformed the story she thought she was telling.