Archives: LR Articles
Learn the B.A.S.I.C.S. of Insight Meditation
Larry Yang teaches a simple practice you can do right now to gain clarity and better your life.
Reuniting Buddha’s Head and Body
Noel Alumit profiles the Cambodian American artist Phung Huynh who’s repairing Buddhist statues — and, in the process, connecting to her own heart.
I Figured I Would Never Find Another: On Being a Queer Asian American Buddhist
For Pride Month, Marissa Wong reflects on her experiences with alienation and community.
Asian American & American Zen
Two movements began in isolation from each other. Ryan Lee Wong on why liberation is possible when they converge.
Poetry as Spiritual Practice
The boundary between spirituality and creativity is permeable. Three Asian American Buddhist poets share their inspiration.
Meet Our Bodhi Leaves Editorial Advisors
<em>Bodhi Leaves: The Asian American Buddhist Monthly</em> is shaped through the input of twenty Asian American Buddhist leaders who represent a variety of Buddhist traditions, ethnic backgrounds, and experiences. The <em>Bodhi Leaves</em> community is thankful for the insightful direction of these twenty editorial advisors.
Free “Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit” begins June 13
Our fourth annual Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit in partnership with Tibet House US focuses on learning to reconnect to our fundamental humanity, experience true happiness, and contribute to a more peaceful world.
Excerpt: Sangha of Boundless Life, by Jeff Wilson
An excerpt from Jeff Wilson's new book, "Living Nembutsu: Applying Shinran’s Radically Engaged Buddhism in Life and Society" — reviewed in the Summer 2023 issue of Buddhadharma.
Tara Verde: Siente su sabiduría y amor
Como buda femenina plenamente iluminada, Tara es la actualización de la compasión y la sabiduría. Meditar en ella, afirma Lama Palden Drolma, puede despertar nuestra propia naturaleza búdica.
Buddhist orgs are issuing warnings about AI deepfake videos
"Part of the content is even contrary to the teachings of Buddha dharma and may mislead and cause confusion among practitioners," one of the statements says.
Deity Practice
Enlightenment has many forms. Sheryl Petty on how it manifests in Tantric Buddhism and the African-based Lucumí tradition.
What to Do When You Can’t Sleep
Meditation and mindfulness can help you get the shut-eye you need. Joseph Emet on how to feel more rested.
5 Breathing Meditations
From getting to sleep to completely waking up, these five breathing meditations offer practical and profound benefits.
How Mindfulness Can Help Ease Anxiety
Buddhist teacher Judy Lief explains the Buddha’s deep analysis of the roots of anxiety and shows how mindfulness can help us ease the suffering of an anxious mind.
Read the Lion’s Roar Foundation 2023 “Report to Our Community”
Lion’s Roar is delighted to announce that we have released our 2023 Report to Our Community. Our annual community report highlights the Lion’s Roar Foundation’s activities and accomplishments in 2023, introduces our board and staff, and gives an overview of financial results for the year.
How Mindfulness Leads to Enlightenment
Melvin McLeod on how Buddhism uses mindfulness to develop the wisdom that frees us from suffering.
How to Practice Homestyle Oryoki
Oryoki is the meditative way of eating practiced in Zen monasteries. Gesshin Claire Greenwood on how to bring the spirit of oryoki into our home kitchens — and feel more deeply nourished.
How Listening Becomes a Spiritual Practice
Everything and everyone are always teaching us the dharma, says Christian McEwen. We just have to know how to listen.
The Meditation Police
How can Buddhist centers manage gatekeeping volunteers that treat BIPOC practitioners with suspicion? John Mifsud offers some solutions.
Cuatro budistas comparten lo que el Vesak significa para ellos
Thomas Calobrisi, Lama Hun Lye, Mihiri Tillakaratne y Noel Alumit exploran el significado y las enseñanzas del Vesak, la festividad budista que conmemora el nacimiento, la muerte y la iluminación del Buda.