Archives: LR Articles
We Are All Thay’s Continuation
Six women from the Order of Interbeing reflect on the impact of their beloved teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, following his death.
Si, podemos tener esperanza.
Roshi Joan Halifax reflexiona acerca de la idea de la “esperanza sabia” y por qué debemos abrirnos a ella.
¿Qué puede enseñar “Encanto” a los niños acerca del budismo?
Nuestra Editora Asociada en Lion’s Roar, Mariana Restrepo reimagina el último musical de Disney, Encanto, como un modo de enseñarles a nuestros niños acerca del budismo.
Plum Village shares eulogy for Thich Nhat Hanh, images from funeral procession
We would like to express our deep love and gratitude as we make the vow to carry your teachings, compassion, and insight far into the future, the eulogy reads.
What Can “Encanto” Teach Kids About Buddhism?
Looking for ways to teach her toddler about Buddhism, Mariana Restrepo finds valuable lessons about compassion and the causes of suffering in Disney’s Encanto.
What Can I Say About My Beloved Teacher?
Larry Ward shares a poem about Thich Nhat Hanh, whose teachings have guided many towards a life of mindfulness, joy, and peace.
The Traveling Nunk Is Still Traveling (Part II): A Q&A with Sister Clear Grace Dayananda
In the introduction to the first conversation, I wondered whether Sister Clear Grace would find sustaining generosity for this mission from Buddhists and non-Buddhists. I wondered what might be gained by the non-Buddhist strangers who would be in conversation, perhaps for the first time, with a Black Buddhist monastic defying gender norms talking about racial,…
Everything Is This Wisdom
Pema Khandro on the primordial knowing that, according to the Dzogchen teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, is the source and true nature of ourselves and all reality.
Cooled, At Peace, Free from Suffering
Bhante Sujato on nibanna, the state of enlightenment beyond all conditioned existence.
The Mind-Heart of the Buddha
At the core of Mahayana Buddhism, explains Kaira Jewel Lingo, is bodhichitta, the bodhisattvas’ enlightened aspiration to save all sentient beings.
This Very Mind Is Buddha
In the Chan and Zen traditions, says Guo Gu, enlightenment is not something we create or achieve. It’s who we already are.
Meet a Teacher: Bhante Sanathavihari
I grew up in the ethnically diverse neighborhoods of Koreatown and Hollywood in Los Angeles. My father was a Marine Corps veteran and my mother was from Jerez, Mexico. My parents had an affinity for Asian cultures, and my first school was a private Christian Korean school. In my teenage years, I attended Hollywood High…
Joyful Wandering
From ecology to nirvana to a monk in high heels — Bonnie Nadzam recommends new books for your spiritual journey.
What About Me?
Jealousy is part of the human condition, says Kathie Fischer. Instead of shaming yourself for feeling jealous, show yourself compassion.
One Brief Pause Is All It Takes
Lion's Roar AV producer Sandra Hannebohm reflects on the impacts of pausing during times of anxiety. From the March 2022 issue of Lion's Roar magazine.
Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022)
Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese Buddhist monk and founder of the Engaged Buddhism movement, died January 22 in his home country of Vietnam. He was 95.
Continuing Thay’s Teachings
Meet eight of Thich Nhat Hanh’s students who are now teachers themselves. In their own unique ways, they’re helping to carry his dharma into the future.
Trying to Stay Afloat
Kamilah Majied shares her advice for staying afloat when you feel like you're drowning.
Feed the Right Wolf
Pema Chödrön describes the process of looking compassionately and honestly at our own minds. In the end, she says, freeing ourselves from anger and hostility comes down to choosing which wolf we want to feed.