Archives: LR Articles
The Price of Overshopping
Do you pursue happiness by buying things you don’t really need? Lauren Rosenfeld on what would actually make you happy.
The World Is Your Zendo
On remote islands, Pico Iyer discovers that this moment, now, is the gift-wrapped present we can’t afford to overlook.
Showing Up for Your Life
If you’re jealous or angry or lonely, says Pema Chödrön, don’t run from the feeling.
How to Heal from Racial Harm
Rev. Liên Shutt offers two methods for reconnecting with our innate wholeness.
My Dog, My Heart
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu discovers you don’t get over the death of a beloved pet. You just learn to love more.
About a Poem: Pico Iyer on a haiku by Kobayashi Issa
The world’s beauty lies in its fleeting nature, notes Pico Iyer. We rejoice in things precisely because we know they will not last.
How to Establish a Daily Practice of Almost Anything
Whether it’s meditation, yoga, or art, you get more from doing it every day. Follow these six steps to enjoy all the benefits of daily practice.
Working with Holiday Loneliness
Many people feel lonely in the holiday season. Lisa Ernst shares how the dharma can help.
How to Be a Light in the Dark
Dharma practitioner Mark Van Buren shares a story to help you open your heart, slow down, and pay attention with extra warmth and care this season.
How to Step Out of Your Stories and Into the Present
Leslie Gossett shares the power of creating and changing your own story.
Take Refuge in Your Body
When the storms of life hit, your body can be a place of refuge and healing. Cyndi Lee says it starts with making friends with your body.
’Tis the Season to Open Yourself to New Ways of Seeing
The time between the end of the year and the beginning of the next offer us opportunities to evolve, says Ann Tashi Slater. She shares how this seasonal time of bardo can serve as a quiet cave for insight and renewal.
Mindful Parenting Techniques for Parents of Babies
Anjali Sawhney on how to navigate the challenges of caring for a baby—and to more fully savor the joys.
Bhutan’s Prime Minister on Enlightened Leadership
In an exclusive interview at the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay reflects on how wisdom, courage, and compassion inspire his decision-making.
Why Do Buddhas Look So Different?
Ikumi Kaminishi looks at regional differences in sculptures of the Buddha.
Other Ways to Practice?
Vipassana teacher Konda Mason answers the question: “Is it OK if I find other ways to be meditative besides sitting on a cushion following my breath?”
Too Busy to Meditate?
Vinny Ferraro, senior faculty of Mindful Schools, instructs a parent too busy to maintain a meditation practice, asking: Are there moments in your day when you could check in with yourself?
4 Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices for Healing
In this gentle guide, Sharon Suh shares four simple and safe practices for healing and wholeness.