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Who Do We Want to Be in This Moment?
Buddhist scholar Cortland Dahl returns to his native Minneapolis, where he inspired to follow the example of the Tibetan people who have responded to the injustice they have suffered with compassion and wisdom.
The Power of We
Collective awareness is key to tackling the converging crises of our time. Jon Kabat-Zinn on how to move beyond I, me, and mine.
Mindfulness of the Nine Types of Hunger
Jan Chozen Bays shows how mindful attention to nine distinct “hungers” can transform eating on autopilot into a practice of awareness, gratitude, and wise nourishment.
George Saunders on the Art of Not Knowing
The celebrated author talks with Lion’s Roar about mortality, compassion, and why uncertainty is the most honest place a writer can stand.
The Trail Back to Beginner’s Mind
Valerie Brown on how to let go of limiting preconceptions and discover ease and abundance.
The Path of Love
Lion's Roar associate publisher Beth Wallace introduces the March 2026 Issue.
The Creative Force: In Conversation with Novelist Ruth Ozeki
Nancy Chu talks to Ruth Ozeki about her creative process, the power of grief, and what it’s like growing up mixed-race in America.
Toward a Revolution of Love
In this important essay, the late bell hooks inspires us to make her vision of a culture of love come true.
The Path to a Meaningful Life
Grounded in the Three Jewels of Buddhism and the Vajrayana practices of Tibet, the Ancient Wisdom Engaged (AWE) program invites practitioners into a transformative journey of practice, sangha, and awakening.
The Nation is Shattered; Mountain and Rivers Remain
A heartfelt commentary by Zen teacher Roshi Joan Halifax on how, in this time of danger and loss, we can find “the measure of our humanity.”
The Importance of Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion
Sympathy is understanding someone’s misfortune, says Allyson Pimentel. Empathy is the ability to feel their pain, and compassion is taking action to help them.
In the Land of the Thunder Dragon
From the philosophy of Gross National Happiness to the emerging Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan is reimagining its future through a Buddhist lens. Andrea Miller reports on the country’s evolving balance of tradition and innovation.
Share Your Wisdom: What helps you stay openhearted when life feels overwhelming?
We have a question for you.
Seven Ways to Actualize Skillful Buddhist Political Speech
Let your voice be heard and your presence felt with these tips for skillful engagement from Gregory Snyder.
Buddhists to Join Interfaith Protest in Minneapolis
Minnesota Zen teacher Ben Connelly on why his Buddhist vow to end suffering impels him to work for nonviolence, safety, and community solidarity in embattled Minneapolis.
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Buddhism Public Scholars and New Professorships in Buddhist Studies is accepting applications
Lion's Roar is honored to be among its participating host institutions. The deadline to apply is January 27.
A Glimpse of the Buddhist Monks’ “Walk for Peace” Across the United States
A group of monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas have inspired folks in person and online with their walk “to raise awareness of peace, loving kindness, and compassion across America and the world.” Jacquelyn Dobrinska reports from the road in Fort Lawn, South Carolina.
How to Practice Metta for a Troubled Time
Mushim Patricia Ikeda teaches us how to generate loving-kindness and good will as an antidote to hatred and fear.
The Day I Met the Dalai Lama
In this vivid, intimate account, Canyon Sam recalls her 1986 audience with His Holiness— a meeting that unfolded with humor, candor, and unexpected spiritual clarity.
How to Start a Home Meditation Practice
Zen teacher Norman Fischer proposes a two-week trial run to get your meditation practice started and looks at how to deal with some of the obstacles you may encounter.