El sendero de la alegría y la liberación

Las cuatro nobles verdades del Buda incluyen la verdad de que el óctuple sendero representa la salida del sufrimiento. No se trata tan sólo del sendero hacia la felicidad, afirma la Hermana True Dedication, sino de la felicidad en sí misma.

woman swims in a frozen lake

How Mindfulness Enhances Cold Water Therapy

Roberval Oliveira shares his experience with cold water therapy, highlighting the important role mindfulness has played in unlocking its numerous benefits.

James Lynch: Descendant of the Strongest of the Strong 

James Lynch on why he practices not just for himself, but also for his ancestors and all beings.

Presentes unos con otros

Cuando una pareja ve su relación como práctica, su amor se fundamenta en un conocimiento más profundo del otro. Aunque haya momentos difíciles, afirma Norman Fischer, la práctica les hace recuperar el aprecio y el afecto.

Sweeping My Heart

When Zenju Earthlyn Manuel was assigned to clean the Zen temple, she felt generations of oppression rise in her. Conversing with her ancestors about what this work really meant helped her see how it could be healing.

5 Reasons to Meditate

The simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good qualities. Here are five ways meditation makes us better people.

Santa Fe County proclaims February 21 “Serene Mountain Day at the Upaya Center”

The Board of Commissioners of Santa Fe County have declared February 21 "Serene Mountain Day at the Upaya Zen Center" in recognition of Upaya's dedication to racial, environmental, and economic justice.

Navigating Marriage as a Buddhist-Christian Couple

Kaira Jewel Lingo and Fr. Adam Bucko share how their union as a Buddhist-Christian couple has revealed that love is not only a feeling, but an intentional practice

El camino espiritual en familia

Muchos creen que la vida familiar puede convertirse en un obstáculo para la práctica del Budismo. Nuno Gonçalves nos presenta una perspectiva alternativa, donde la familia se convierte en un sólido apoyo para nuestra práctica.

Desintoxica tu mente: Cinco prácticas para purificar los Tres Venenos

Cinco maestros budistas comparten prácticas para purificar los venenos que causan sufrimiento y oscurecen nuestra iluminación natural. Introducción de Melvin Mcleod, editor en jefe de Lion's Roar.

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Lion’s Roar’s new digital publication will feature articles and teachings exploring the Asian American Buddhist experience.

El Buda te habría creído

En demasiadas comunidades budistas, no se les ha creído a las mujeres cuando revelan el daño causado por hombres. Bhikkhu Sujato mira al Vinaya y encuentra otro enfoque.

Rubin Museum to close New York location, transform to global museum

After 20 years, the Rubin will close its doors this fall to pursue a “museum without walls” approach.

Anything Can Be Practice

Associate Editor Noel Alumit introduces the March 2024 issue.

A Jewish-Buddhist Practice for Well-Being

Darren Kleinberg teaches a Jewish-Buddhist practice for holding the whole universe in your heart.

The Taste of Longing 

Do you painfully flip-flop between indulging and resisting your cravings? Lisa Ernst on how to find freedom.

The Four Givings

Buddhism’s four immeasurables aren’t just states of mind we can achieve, says Venerable Hui Cheng. They’re gifts we can give to others.

New Frontiers in Contemplative Science

A new generation of scientists is studying the effects of spiritual practice on body and mind. Barry Boyce reports on what they’re learning.

Mind or Brain?

Andy Karr on the nature of consciousness—and what it means for scientists and spiritual seekers.

Silent Illumination: The Method of No-Method

The practice is to be fully here, with this body and mind, in this space. Rebecca Li on silent illumination.