Archives: LR Articles
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.
The Temple of Healing Meditation
Jack Kornfield offers a healing visualization where loving awareness becomes the medicine for our deepest wounds.
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.
What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying
Renshin Bunce on presence, listening, and the words that truly bring comfort.
Manjushri’s Call to Clarity
Shawn J. Moore reflects on the practice of cutting through noise and returning to what’s real.
How to See Yourself with Compassion
Looking deeply into your own eyes, you learn to let go of self-judgment and discover your innate beauty. Jo Confino on mirror meditation.
All Beings Deserve to Be Free
Palestinian mindfulness practitioner Ghadir Shafie reflects on Gaza, generational pain, and the radical act of speaking truth in spaces of silence.