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Just When You Think You’re Enlightened

by Andrew Holecek| April 13, 2018

Just When You Think You’re Enlightened

Temporary spiritual experiences can be helpful signs of progress, says Andrew Holecek, but they can also be traps.

Why We Take Refuge

by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche| March 20, 2018

Why We Take Refuge

There are two kinds of refuge. The reason we take refuge in the outer forms of enlightenment is so that we may find the buddha within.

Ask the Teachers: Is it a problem that I don’t identify with any one Buddhist tradition?

by Lion's Roar Staff| August 18, 2015

Ask the Teachers: Is it a problem that I don’t identify with any one Buddhist tradition?
abortion, buddhadharma, lion's roar, buddhism, narayan helen liebenson, blanche hartman, tenzin wangyal rinpochePictured: Zenkei Blanche Hartman, Narayan Helen Liebenson, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Photos by Barbara Wenger, Janine Guldener, Mary Lang.

The teachers tackle the issue of unaffiliated buddhists and whether having a set tradition and teacher is necessary to practice buddhism genuinely.

OK, Here’s the Deal

by Konrad Ryushin Marchaj| May 13, 2014

OK, Here’s the Deal

Authentic practice is always available to us, but it doesn’t come cheap. Konrad Ryushin Marchaj reminds us what’s really at stake.

Is Western Psychology Redefining Buddhism?

by Lion's Roar Staff| May 13, 2014

Is Western Psychology Redefining Buddhism?

Jack Kornfield, Judy Lief, and Bodhin Kjolhede examine the influence of Western psychology on Buddhism. Introduction by Ajahn Amaro.

Take a Good Hard Look

by Douglas Phillips| May 13, 2014

Take a Good Hard Look

Everyone faces doubts about their progress on the path, says Doug Phillips, and the Bahiya Sutta shows us how to meet that doubt honestly.

Anonymous

by Kay Larson| May 13, 2014

Anonymous

Chinese soldiers, stir-fried scriptures, and Shrek—they’re all part of a provocative new exhibition that’s giving voice to contemporary Tibetan artists.

Commentary: Respect the Fifth Precept

by Noah Levine| May 13, 2014

Commentary: Respect the Fifth Precept

Noah Levine’s commentary on the fifth precept, sobriety, and taking refuge.

Let’s Talk: Can Buddhists Come Together on Climate Change?

by Bob Doppelt| May 13, 2014

Let’s Talk: Can Buddhists Come Together on Climate Change?

Bob Doppelt discusses how Buddhists can come together on climate change and make a difference for our future.

Reviews: Milarepa, He Started Like Us

by Karl Brunnhölzl| May 13, 2014

Reviews: Milarepa, He Started Like Us

Karl Brunnhölzl reviews “The Yogin & The Madman” by Andrew Quintman, a new biography of Milarepa.

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