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Meet a Teacher: Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt
Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt talks about her journey from Saigon to Soto Zen priesthood, her commitment to social justice, and her love of vegan ice cream.
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.
The Heart Breaks
The Buddha saw an old man, ill man, dead man, and wise man. As her father’s health declined, Minal Hajratwala saw these same sights.
It’s Up to Us: Carrying the Dharma Forward in the West
Set high in the Rocky Mountains, Drala Mountain Center is a sanctuary for deep spiritual practice, transformation, and peace. Discover how they aim to impact the world — one awakened heart at a time.
Jane Goodall’s Message of Hope
The celebrated environmental and animal activist and conservationist Jane Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. In this interview with Lion’s Roar editor Andrea Miller, she spoke about the compassion that exists in our natural world and the enduring hope that guided her life’s work.
Donate to the Lion’s Roar 19th Annual Auction
The 19th Lion's Roar Annual Auction goes live November 9-23, 2025. Support our mission by becoming a donor.
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.
What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed
Kamilah Majied shares her advice for staying afloat when you feel like you're drowning.
You Are Not Broken
Josh Korda reveals how your pain may be a sign — not of personal failure, but of a world that needs changing.
Books in Brief: November 2025
Jessica Little reviews the latest Buddhist books for the November 2025 issue of Lion's Roar.
Can Buddhism Help with Parkinson’s?
Stan Goldberg, PhD, uses mindfulness, repetition, and slowness to rewire his brain and reclaim his ability to run.
Remembering Joanna Macy
Beloved scholar, activist, and Buddhist teacher Joanna Macy taught generations to face ecological grief without turning away. A reflection on her legacy by Kritee (Kanko).
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.
My Mother Loved Her Life
Martine Panzica opens the November 2025 issue with reflections on her mother’s death from ALS, and what it taught her about facing mortality.
What Happens When You Die According to The Tibetan Book of the Dead
”The Tibetan Book of the Dead“ isn’t just about dying, says Judy Lief. This ancient text offers a step-by-step guide to what happens when you die—plus it helps you navigate the transitions, losses, and uncertainty in this very life.
How to Contemplate Death
Lisa Ernst on how to be mindful of death—and live with more wisdom, freedom, and gratitude.
No Birth, No Death
Through grief, Valerie Brown discovers there’s no beginning and no end. Like waves, we rise and fall—but we never leave the ocean of being.
Bhikkhu Bodhi & the Joy of Generosity
From going without to feeding thousands, Bhikkhu Bodhi’s life reveals how deep practice can ripen into compassionate action. Toni Pressley-Sanon reports.
12 Extraordinary Buddhist Temples & Monasteries
Embark on a visual pilgrimage through awe-inspiring Buddhist sacred sites from around the world.
How to Practice Just Sitting
We don’t sit in order to become a buddha—we sit because we already are one. Brian Joshin Byrnes on the Zen practice of shikantaza.