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How to Practice Bearing Witness

by Jules Shuzen Harris| February 2, 2020

How to Practice Bearing Witness

Zen teacher Jules Shuzen Harris teaches us a three-step practice to connect with and serve those who are suffering.

Don’t Just Sit There—Act

by Andy Hoover| November 20, 2019

Don’t Just Sit There—Act

When we sit in meditation, we awaken to oneness. Then we take compassionate action. That’s what drives Andy Hoover’s work at the ACLU.

The End of Ice

by Haleigh Atwood| October 2, 2019

The End of Ice

Avid mountaineer and former war reporter Dahr Jamail chronicles the world’s environmental crisis for his new book, “The End of Ice.”

Meeting police violence with compassionate action

by Caroline Contillo| December 9, 2015

Meeting police violence with compassionate action
Police, Violence, Brutality, Caroline Contillo, Lion's Roar, Buddhism, Bearing Witness, Zen, Peacemakers, Cop WatchPhoto by Thomas Hawk.

As a Buddhist activist, I am constantly looking for ways to meet my contemplative practice with social engagement.

Listening to Auschwitz

by Narayan Helen Liebenson| December 2, 2015

Listening to Auschwitz
Auschwitz, Bearing Witness, Zen Peacemakers, Narayan Helen Liebenson, Lion's Roar, BuddhismAuschwitz-Birkenau. Photo by Mattia Panciroli.

Narayan Helen Liebenson reports on the Zen Peacemakers’ 20th annual Bearing Witness Retreat at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Reflections on Rwanda: Bearing Witness

by Russell Evans| May 29, 2014

Reflections on Rwanda: Bearing Witness

The Zen Peacemaker Order traveled to Rwanda for a bearing witness retreat. Participant Russell Delman recounts his moving retreat experience.

Peter Matthiessen’s new novel draws on “Bearing Witness” meditation retreats at Auschwitz

by Konchog Norbu| September 25, 2013

Peter Matthiessen’s new novel draws on “Bearing Witness” meditation retreats at Auschwitz

The next book Zen teacher and social activist Peter Matthiessen draws from his experiences meditating and Bearing Witness at Auschwitz.

Bear Witness to All of Life

by Bernie Glassman| May 5, 2013

Bear Witness to All of Life

Bernie Glassman on the three pure precepts—cease from evil, do good, and do good for others—and why they all come down to a single point.

Why Bernie Glassman keeps going back to Auschwitz

by Lion's Roar Staff| March 12, 2013

Why Bernie Glassman keeps going back to Auschwitz

Every year since 1994, Bernie Glassman and the Zen Peacemakers have traveled to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a Bearing Witness Retreat.

So Who Are You?

by Ken Wilber| September 1, 1998

So Who Are You?

“You are not objects out there, you are not feelings, you are not thoughts-lessly aware of all those, so you are not those. Who or what are you?”

Welcome to LionsRoar.com

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We’re glad to have you here. But first: who are “we”? You may very well know us as the publishers of two Buddhist magazines, the Shambhala Sun and Buddhadharma. Then again, you may not know us at all. Either way, please allow us to re-introduce ourselves: We’re the Shambhala Sun Foundation. We [...]

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