In This Moment — Buddhist inspiration and aspiration meet in new Born I Music song/video

Born's new song is a shot of grounding inspiration right when we all could use it.

Awakening Compassion

Tonglen, teaches Pema Chödrön, is a method for awakening our compassion by breathing in suffering and breathing out relief.

A Bridge to Daily Life

Walking meditation is a powerful bridge between formal sitting practice and our daily life, helping us be more present and concentrated in our ordinary activities. Here’s how I do it: 1. First, find a pathway about thirty to forty feet long, and simply walk back and forth. Walking in a circle is more commonly done,…

Loving-Kindness for Yourself and Others

Kathleen McDonald teaches Loving-kindness, or Metta, the practice of wishing ourselves and others to be happy.

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DIY Dharma: You Have Everything You Need

Interested in beginning a meditation practice but don't know where to begin? You have a mind, body, thoughts, and a natural bent toward awakening. helpful guidelines for the path ahead of you.

¿Qué es la meditación Vipassana y cómo se practica?

Instrucciones paso a paso de cómo practicar la Meditación Vipassana de Visión Profunda -el fundamento de todas las meditaciones budistas- del maestro tardío Sayadaw U Pandita.

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The Case for Rebirth

Sam Littlefair discusses ideas of rebirth in Buddhist and academic contexts.

An Extra Layer of Intention: Artist Lasha Mutual

Mutual discusses the dharma and dedication that go into her vivid visual meditations of Buddhist deities.

Life is Tough. Here Are Six Ways to Deal With It

These classic Buddhist slogans offer six powerful techniques to transform obstacles into awakening and benefit.

¿Qué es el budismo zen y cómo se practica?

El maestro zen Norman Fischer nos lleva a través de los principios y prácticas de las escuelas principales del budismo zen.

Creating an Enlightened Society

Now more than ever, says Thich Nhat Hanh, we need a global ethic of compassion, understanding, and peace. Here’s how Buddhism can help.

¿Qué es el sufrimiento?

La palabra pali dukkha es traducida al inglés [y al español] comúnmente como “sufrimiento”. El dukkha se presenta en un abanico de emociones; de la felicidad a la desesperanza.

How Not to Lose Heart

Sylvia Boorstein says it’s time to cut yourself some slack.

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Wise Guy

Best known for his role in The Sopranos, Michael Imperioli is a dedicated Buddhist. From gangsters to gurus, film to family—this is his spiritual journey.

Abriéndose en el bardo

Es cuando perdemos la ilusión de control -cuando estamos más vulnerables y expuestos- que podemos descubrir el potencial creativo de nuestras vidas. Pema Khandro Rinpoche explica cuatro puntos esenciales para entender qué significa el dejar ir, y lo que nace cuando lo hacemos.

Cómo alimentar a tus demonios

Lama Tsultrim Allione nos enseña una técnica innovadora para convertir tus demonios internos en amigos.

The Buddha on Zoom

Dr. Robert Waldinger offers five ways to keep our connection alive in this time of seperation.

Meet a Teacher: Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt

Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.

Tender Hearts

Tracy Franz reviews "Be the Refuge" by Chenxing Han, "Peaceful Heart" by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, "Being Ram Dass" by Ram Dass, and more.

“Roshi, You Are Drunk”

When a student confronts his famed teacher, Steve Silberman learns the meaning of “intimate practice.” In that moment, he becomes a Buddhist.