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What a Good Horse You Are!
The Buddha valued dispassion, yet he also knew the power of love. Reiko Ohnuma on the poignant relationship between Siddhartha and his horse.
Watch: “The Heart-Mind is a Wonderful Thing to Gain” offers compassion teachings by Black Buddhist teachers
This free series offers helpful compassion teachings from Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Jan Willis, Christian Howard, and Cheryl A. Giles.
You Are Already a Buddha
In this, the first of a three-part series on tantra, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche presents the three stages of meditation. Meditation, he says, is the process of recognizing your buddhanature, then nurturing that recognition.
This Path Is Endless
Martin Luther King Jr.’s work is not finished, says Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi. We must continue it with gratitude on the endless path toward liberation for all.
How We Get Hooked and How We Get Unhooked
Shenpa is the urge, the hook, that triggers our habitual tendency to close down. We get hooked in that moment of tightening when we reach for relief. To get unhooked we begin by recognizing that moment of unease and learn to relax in that moment.
Tres consejos para incorporar tu práctica de meditación en tu vida diaria
Ser honestos con nosotros mismos, aprender a soltar el control, aceptar quiénes somos y que tenemos limitaciones, son tres consejos que de acuerdo con Diego Garcia, nos ayudan a incorporar nuestra práctica de meditación con nuestras vivencias del día a día.
The Bardo of a New Era: Part I, The Path of Justice
In the first of a two-part article on change, Dr. g examines how by embracing the "bardo" state, we can find meaning in impermanence.
Welcoming the Life That’s Yours
Claire B. Willis and Marnie Crawford Samuelson share how when you allow and accept all of life's experiences, you can fully open to the life that’s yours to live.
Conoce al Maestro: Bhante Sanathavihari
Una entrevista con Bhante Sanathavihari de nuestra serie "Conozca al maestro" de la edición de marzo del 2022 de Lion's Roar.
Opening to a Vaster Sense of Buddhist Practice
Brian Lesage reflects on how we can honor past and future generations of Buddhist practitioners by bringing the spirit of offering into our everyday practice.
My Grandmother’s Wisdom
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu’s grandmother taught him that it’s the human condition to be lonely. Being mindful of our loneliness connects us to all others who are feeling the same way.
Why Should I Meditate?
Matthieu Ricard explains what Buddhist meditation is and why we do it.
Watch: Roshi Joan Halifax’s Two Prayers for Now and Our New Year
Roshi Joan Halifax shares two short prayers to set the intention for the new year.
Set Your Intention & Rejoice in Your Day
Thupten Jinpa teaches us two great practices to start and end every day.
Buddhist Views on Intoxicants
Ahead of holiday party season, we look at the surprising diversity of Buddhist views on intoxicants.
Una bendición de Año Nuevo
La maestra zen Karen Maezen Miller nos ofrece algunas palabras para ayudarnos a comenzar bien el año.
How to Work with the Winter Blues
Perhaps these days of less sunlight are opportunities for more contemplative time, more looking deeply to see what can only be seen in the dark.