Archives: LR Articles
Steadfast in the Midst of Samsara
Shinshu Roberts examines the suffering inherent in the bodhisattva path, what Dogen referred to as being “the blue lotus in the flame.”
Shelter in the Three Treasures
Vanessa Zuisei Goddard shares how taking refuge in the three treasures of buddha, dharma, and sangha allows us to practice not in spite of trying circumstances, but with them.
Reach Down and Touch the Earth
Now more than ever, says Buddhist teacher Pamela Weiss, we need to do away with patriarchal values and reweave women’s voices into the torn fabric of our world. As the Buddha did in the face of Mara, we need to reach down and touch the earth.
The Secret Is Mind
In the opening editorial of the May 2020 issue of Lion's Roar, Melvin McLeod looks at Buddhism’s central insight and the key to Buddhist meditation.
The Solidarity Sutra
Scholar and Soto Zen Buddhist priest Duncan Ryuken Williams shares his <em>Solidarity Sutra</em> for the coronavirus age.
Watch “A Steady Heart in Time of Coronavirus,” from Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield
Meditations and practices to help us loving-awareness and contribute to the healing of our world in the coronavirus era.
Review: “Big Love”
Big Love is a comprehensive and evocative biography of Lama Thubten Yeshe, rich in historical and cultural context.
Exhaling into a Brighter Future
As the coronavirus crisis separates us through self-isolation and social distancing, Anne Cushman shares how we can use this moment to remember how deeply our lives are intertwined.
Practicing Love in a Pandemic
Meditation teacher Kimberly Brown offers a short practice for cultivating a loving connection to ourselves and the world amid the coronavirus pandemic.
3 Small Practices for Living in the Coronavirus Era
Bonnie Myotai Treace offers these three "small" reflections to help us stay open-hearted and connected as we reckon with the fear and uncertainty coronavirus has brought into our lives.
Practicing Equanimity in a State of Emergency
In the face of COVID-19, Gary Gach shares how we can soothe our feelings of denial, anger, and fear with a helpful dose of equanimity.
How to Wash Your Hands — Mindfully
The simple act of washing your hands helps you to take care of yourself and the world around you. Trudy Goodman shares her instructions.
Living in This Strange Moment Together
As the COVID-19 outbreak shakes the world, Willa Blythe Baker offers a personal reflection on what it means to exist in this strange moment together.
3 Ways to Work with Your Financial Fears
COVID-19 is more than a global health risk. It’s shaken the world’s economy and has many of us worrying about our financial future.
The COVID-19 Era Sangha Needs You
As we all learn to adapt to our new reality with the coronavirus in our midst, we should keep in mind those who work so dedicatedly to keep the Buddhist community going.
This Is the Buddha’s Love: An Interview with Thich Nhat Hanh
The great Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh talks about non-self, interdependence, and the love that expands until it has no limit.
How the Five Skandhas Build Our Sense of Self
We assemble the thing we call "self" ourselves, according to Buddhist psychology. Gaylon Ferguson breaks down the five-step process of ego development.
How Buddhist Centers are Responding to Coronavirus
Due to the current outbreak of coronavirus affecting over 100 countries, many Buddhist centers are taking precautions to protect against the virus and its spread.
How to Work With Fear and Pain in a Moment of Crisis
Even when it feels like you're lost in the universe, Emily Horn explains, you can face the unknown with a still and calm heart-mind.
Women in Buddhism: Profiles, Conversations, and Teachings
For International Women's Day, here's a collection of our best teachings from, profiles on, and conversations with women in Buddhism.