Archives: LR Articles
Embodied Nonviolence
Inspired by the teachings of the Buddha, Singhashri Gazmuri outlines the steps we must take when seeking a life of nonviolence.
How to Navigate Transitions in Times of Uncertainty
Monica Jordan reflects on her experience moving from Argentina to the United States and how it changed her perceptions of life's transitions.
Cómo empezar una práctica de meditación en casa
El maestro Zen, Norman Fischer propone una prueba de dos semanas para arrancar con el pie derecho en tu práctica de meditación. Él nos hace ver el modo de enfrentarnos con los posibles obstáculos.
How I Transformed Rage into Compassion
As racist and xenophobic violence and discrimination rose amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Tanny Jiraprapasuke learned to transform her rage into compassion for herself, her community, and beyond.
Right Conduct: How Breonna Taylor is Waking Up American Justice
Dexter Cohen Bohn examines how the police killing of Breonna Taylor awoke the beginnings of a repatterining of justice in the American judicial system, and the work still to come.
No puedes fracasar en la meditación
Dan Harris se mete dentro de la historia de mindfulness -o atención plena- y compasión a partir de los maestros budistas Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg y Mark Epstein.
How Does Meditation Work?
Phakchok Rinpoche and Erric Solomon say meditation works by giving your distracted mind a job. With practice, you can learn to be present with whatever arises.
Tree of Wisdom
Oak and maple, palm and pine—trees are our closest neighbors and most patient teachers. Henry Shukman on the common roots of people and trees.
Cómo trabajar con la ansiedad: 3 técnicas para lograr un cambio duradero
La ansiedad es una respuesta natural ante el hecho de ser humano, dice Chris Pacheco, editor de Lion’s Roar. Cuando tratamos de controlar nuestros sentimientos de ansiedad en vez de aceptarlos, quizás terminemos exacerbando el miedo y la preocupación. Aquí, Chris boceta tres estrategias fundamentales para transitar la ansiedad.
Finding the Buddha In You
Candice Tsuei explores what her journey to Buddhism has taught her about attachment, enlightenment, and life.
Ultimately the Same
The historical Christ and Buddha lived and taught thousands of years ago, but their ultimate nature is always present. Renowned theologian Matthew Fox looks at buddhanature and the Cosmic Christ and how we can find them within us.
How Pema Changed My Life
Lion's Roar's Beth Wallace reflects on how Pema Chödrön impacted her life, from the November 2022 Issue of Lion's Roar.
The Zen Watchmaker
Sherri Posey is a Buddhist hospital chaplain and professional watchmaker. She reflects on how time’s fleeting nature connects everyone.
What I Learned in Hell
Buddhist teacher Justin von Budjoss was a chaplain to staff at America’s most notorious jail—Rikers Island in New York. There he learned two important lessons: Buddhism really helps people, and prisons should be abolished.
Lion’s Roar Book Reviews for November 2022
An AI robot answers your spiritual questions. Bonnie Nadzam reviews this innovative new book and other titles coming out this fall.
Meet a Teacher: Bhante Buddharakkhita
Bhante Buddharakkhita gets personal with the Lion’s Roar readership.
I Am So Happy You Are Safe
As blow after blow strike the Black community of Minneapolis, Zen practitioner and physician Dr. Didi Koka finds strength in the example of Harriet Tubman and support from a mantra of mutual caring.
Chan Luminaries
When we recite the names of historical teachers and remember their stories, we find role models for our lives and practice. Bhikshuni Heng Yi on five inspiring Chan ancestors.
4 Places You Can Practice Chan Buddhism
Chan is a vibrant practice tradition in America. Lina Verchery recommends four communities.
Seasons of Awakening
Joan Sutherland shares why we must learn to trust the ebbs and flows of awakening -- agreeing to all of its seasons and tides.