Archives: LR Articles
Showing Up for Your Life
If you’re jealous or angry or lonely, says Pema Chödrön, don’t run from the feeling.
How to Heal from Racial Harm
Rev. Liên Shutt offers two methods for reconnecting with our innate wholeness.
My Dog, My Heart
Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu discovers you don’t get over the death of a beloved pet. You just learn to love more.
About a Poem: Pico Iyer on a haiku by Kobayashi Issa
The world’s beauty lies in its fleeting nature, notes Pico Iyer. We rejoice in things precisely because we know they will not last.
How to Establish a Daily Practice of Almost Anything
Whether it’s meditation, yoga, or art, you get more from doing it every day. Follow these six steps to enjoy all the benefits of daily practice.
Working with Holiday Loneliness
Many people feel lonely in the holiday season. Lisa Ernst shares how the dharma can help.
How to Be a Light in the Dark
Dharma practitioner Mark Van Buren shares a story to help you open your heart, slow down, and pay attention with extra warmth and care this season.
Take Refuge in Your Body
When the storms of life hit, your body can be a place of refuge and healing. Cyndi Lee says it starts with making friends with your body.
’Tis the Season to Open Yourself to New Ways of Seeing
The time between the end of the year and the beginning of the next offer us opportunities to evolve, says Ann Tashi Slater. She shares how this seasonal time of bardo can serve as a quiet cave for insight and renewal.
Mindful Parenting Techniques for Parents of Babies
Anjali Sawhney on how to navigate the challenges of caring for a baby—and to more fully savor the joys.
Bhutan’s Prime Minister on Enlightened Leadership
In an exclusive interview at the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay reflects on how wisdom, courage, and compassion inspire his decision-making.
Why Do Buddhas Look So Different?
Ikumi Kaminishi looks at regional differences in sculptures of the Buddha.
How to Cultivate True, Lasting Happiness
Ven. Guan Cheng on how to make every day a good day.
How to Experience the True Nature of Mind
Mingyur Rinpoche shares step-by-step instructions to experience the basic nature of mind.
Dharma 101: The Branches of Buddhism
Exploring the rich diversity of Buddhist traditions can deepen your connection to the dharma. Gary Gach unpacks the core philosophies and practices of Buddhism’s four major branches.
The Path of Fierce Determination
Awakening can strike like lightning in moments of loss and fear. The key, says Linda Myoki Ryugo Lehrhaupt, is learning to sit through the storm with unwavering resolve.
True Great Sound: The Life & Teachings of Larry Ward
The late Larry Ward taught nonsectarian wisdom, commitment to love, insight into America’s racial karma, and reverence for the natural world. Barry Boyce honors the singular voice of this beloved dharma teacher.
How Patience Helps You Stay Present
Allyson Pimentel on how patience opens your heart in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide.