Archives: LR Articles
An Economy Based on Caring
Farmers, grocery store clerks, garbage collectors, teachers—we’re not just interdependent with essential workers such as these; we’re dependent. Norman Fischer on fair wages for all.
The Ultimate Self-Help
Our editor-in-chief, Melvin McLeod, shares why Buddhism is the ultimate self-help, despite one of its central principles — nonself.
No Worries
Sylvia Boorstein addresses a mental affliction we don’t often talk about in spiritual terms. It’s a big problem for her, and maybe for you—worrying.
Why I Do Not Bow
For some Black Buddhists in predominantly white sanghas, certain practices harken back to the history of forced subservience to white people. Melvin Christopher Horton explores his experience in a powerful poem.
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.
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.
Meet a Teacher: Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche
Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche gets personal with the Lion's Roar readership.
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.
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.