Archives: LR Articles
The Art of Awakening
Denise Leidy offers a brief history of Buddhist art, from the stupa to the mandala.
Lion’s Roar da la bienvenida a nuestra nueva editora asociada, Mariana Restrepo
Mariana Restrepo, Editora Asociada de Lion's Roar Estamos muy emocionados por compartirles que una nueva editora asociada se ha unido a Lion’s Roar; Mariana Restrepo. Su muy-necesaria labor será promover las voces de budistas latinx.
Cómo descubrí mi respiración (¡y mucho más!)
Contar las respiraciones -la práctica de presencia mental o mindfulness más simple- llevó a la maestra Zen, Karen Maezen Miller a un profundo camino espiritual.
Lion’s Roar welcomes a new associate editor, Mariana Restrepo
Mariana's focus will be on the much-needed work of promoting the voices of Latinx Buddhists.
Why Do Buddhas Look So Different?
Ikumi Kaminishi looks at regional differences in sculptures of the Buddha.
The Ordinary, Extraordinary Teacher
Buddhadharma Editor Koun Franz on meeting his teacher for the first time.
Teachers You May Not Know But Should
Ross Nervig on some teachers past and present whose lives and teachings have a lot of offer us.
Together in This Moment
From the Dalai Lama to queer dharma to the beloved community — Bonnie Nadzam looks at new books that bring us together in the wisdom of the present.
Show Up In a Good Way
For Zen priest Ben Connelly, joining with Indigenous communities to oppose the Line 3 pipeline gets to the heart of his practice. But to do that, he can no longer ignore how he has benefited from an unjust society.
She Who Hears the Cries of Marines
As ex-Marine Alex Kakuyo laments a war he can no longer believe in, he turns for help to the bodhisattva Kannon and the buddha Amida.
Consejo para alguien que está muriendo
El consejo simple y profundo de Ajahn Chah a un estudiante en su vejez quien se aproxima a su muerte.
Share Your Wisdom: Ask your child “Who is the Buddha?”
We want to hear from kids twelve and under. Ask your child, “Who is the Buddha? What do you like about him?”
Meditation for Interconnectedness
Sylvia Boorstein shares a meditation for deepening our sense of interconnectedness.
A Mindful Thanksgiving
In this holiday guest post, "Mindful Writer" founder Chris Malcomb shares a lesson in mindful eating from a Thanksgiving retreat.
Wabi Sabi & Aging—the Old and the Beautiful
In Japan, wabi sabi is an aesthetic principle that sees beauty in imperfection and age. Can Kem McIntosh Lee see the wabi sabi of her own aging body?
Resiliencia: Cuidado de sí mismo para los tiempos difíciles
Shauna Shapiro explica cómo enfrentar emociones difíciles, regresar a nuestro centro y encontrar la calma.
If You Meet The Buddha On The Road, Kill Him?
Chris Pacheco, Lion’s Roar’s Associate AV Editor, unpacks the real meaning of ninth-century Chinese Buddhist monk Linji Yixuan's famous quote.
The Healing Power of Pop Star Goddesses
Behind the glitz and fame, says Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, are inspiring stories of real women facing real challenges.
The Itch Science Can’t Scratch
Andy Karr reflects on the dichotomy between knowledge, truth, and the insatiable hunger for more in our modern world.