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Pa’s Smile
Jaimal Yogis’s dad explained his final wishes: “I’ve gotten so much from Buddhism for good living, I’m not going to pass up their tips for good dying.”
Daily Life is Practice
These days, if an aversive reaction starts to form in my mind, I think to myself, “Wait! Don’t disturb the peace!”
I’m Not O.K., You’re Not O.K.—and That’s O.K.
"We are all subject to the pain of loss, grief, sadness and even plain disappointment. But by talking to one another about it, we console. It is enough."
The Dharma of Distraction
It goes a lot deeper than how many times a day you check your phone. According to Buddhist teacher Judy Lief, distraction is the very foundation of ego.
The Heart Breaks
The Buddha saw an old man, ill man, dead man, and wise man. As her father’s health declined, Minal Hajratwala saw these same sights.
May We Gather: Buddhists Unite Against Anti-Asian Violence and Racism
Read a selection of wisdom shared by Buddhist leaders at "May We Gather: A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony for Asian American Ancestors."
The Universe in a Grain of Rice
Andrea Miller reflects on the truth that interbeing is as close to us as the white on rice.
Life, Loss, and Connection
When we truly face death, we live more fully. Tracy Franz presents a selection of new books (and one movie) on bereavement, self-discovery in nature, and more.
Meet a Teacher: Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche
Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
How I Discovered My Breath (and So Much More)
Counting breaths—the simplest of mindfulness practices—took Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller on a profound spiritual journey. It’s one we can take too.
The Complete Package: Meditation and Yoga
Yoga for the body and Buddhist meditation for the mind – it could the complete package. They offer insights and experiences that complement each other well.
On the Trail of Birth and Death
“How many times have I felt that I couldn’t bear the heartbreak,” says Barbara Gates. “But here I am still hiking strong.”
How to Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes
Contemplative psychologist Karen Kissel Wegela teaches a practice to help us see difficult people — and ourselves — more clearly.
Doing Nothing
Karen Maezen Miller on how meditation helps her bring "doing nothing" into everything she does.
Searching for Wisdom in the Clutter
Towering stacks of newspapers, a mountain of clippings — James Kullander feels they might contain some fact that would transform his life.
Cómo la ecuanimidad empodera al amor
La verdadera ecuanimidad, dice Kaira Jewel Lingo, de ninguna forma es indiferente o descuidada -es inclusiva y amorosa-, y es la base de la valentía espiritual.
Meditation is some serious funny business for Bizarro comic-strip artist Dan Piraro
Rod Meade Sperry reports on the meditation advice recently shared by "Bizarro" creator Dan Piraro.
What Turns the Wheel of Samsara
Francesca Fremantle, from her book Luminous Emptiness, discusses the wheel of life and how the Buddha decontructed it.