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Honoring the Form
Everything is impermanent, but a chance encounter shows another truth—continuation. A short story by the renowned novelist Charles Johnson.
10 Ways to Find True Happiness
Introduced by Kaira Jewel Lingo, ten Black dharma teachers dive deep into the paramis, the ten qualities of enlightened beings.
Practice for a World at Risk
It’s the concept of “other” that drives the evils the world suffers from, says Roshi Joan Halifax. The contemplation we need now is that in reality there is no separation.
Open Heart, Wise Heart: The Life & Teachings of Ruth King
Mindfulness allowed renowned Buddhist teacher Ruth King to heal from trauma. Now she helps others find their own healing. A profile by Toni Pressley-Sanon.
Engaged Parenting as Spiritual Practice
For years, Buddhist practitioner Leslie Davis felt she was too busy being a mother to practice Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition of "Engaged Buddhism" properly. Eventually, she discovered that parenting itself is a form of Engaged Buddhism.
How to Drive Mindfully
Driving doesn’t have to be stressful. Roberval Oliveira offers mindfulness tips for cruise control, road rage, and more.
How to Not Burn Out
Sustainable activism begins with not calling yourself an activist, says Keisha Bush.
Step Into Awareness with Walking Meditation
Walking meditation is not just an opportunity to stretch our legs, says Koun Franz. It’s a practice in living all of life as meditation.
Loosening the Knots of Anger
Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us how to relax the bonds of anger, attachment and delusion through mindfulness and kindness toward ourselves.
“May We Gather” Buddhist memorial and pilgrimage honors Asian American ancestors
Lion’s Roar associate editor Mihiri Tillakaratne reports on the 2024 “May We Gather” event in Antioch, California, which marked the three-year memorial of the Atlanta-area spa shootings.
Lion’s Roar March 2024 Book Reviews
You don’t have to be perfect to create positive change. Jessica Little reviews eight inspiring new books.
Cómo Ayudar Cuando se te Rompe el Corazón
Cuidar de las personas que sufren es una vocación amorosa, e incluso heroica, pero pasa factura. Roshi Joan Halifax comparte este método de cinco pasos para cuidar de ti mismo mientras cuidas de los demás.
Get Curious About Your Anxiety
Buddhism and psychoanalysis take the same approach to calming the anxious mind, says Dr. Pilar Jennings—look with friendly curiosity at your anxiety and what causes it.
Our free “Women of Wisdom Summit” has begun!
This free five-day online event brings together esteemed scholars and thought leaders to explore the roots of feminine wisdom.
How Endings Make Room for Beginnings
Sylvia Boorstein on the transformative power of acknowledging life's constant cycle of creation and loss.
The Story of Khujjuttara
Wendy Garling tells the story of Khujjuttara, one of the Buddha's foremost female lay disciples. Hear more stories of Buddhist women from Wendy Garling in Lion’s Roar’s “<a href="https://promo.lionsroar.com/the-women-of-wisdom-summit-free-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Women of Wisdom Summit,</a>” March 21-25.
Awakening in the Body
Being mindful of the body is a profound—though often overlooked—opportunity to deepen our meditation and develop our insight.
How to Talk to Kids About Death
When a loved one dies, grown-ups don’t always know what to say to kids. Gail Silver has helpful tips based on Buddhist teachings.
A Conversation with Traditional Chinese Medicine Chef Zoey Xinyi Gong
Zoey Xinyi Gong talks to Karen Jensen about her relationship to Buddhism and how it informs her work as a dietician and Traditional Chinese Medicine chef. Plus, two recipes from “The Five Elements Cookbook.”
Advice for Someone Who is Dying
Ajahn Chah gives simple, profound advice to an aging student as she approaches her death.