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Gone, Gone, Everything Gone

by Sandra Hannebohm| October 7, 2020

Gone, Gone, Everything Gone

Like leaves in the autumn or wood in the fire, all things pass. But, there is a moment in which we can see things as they are.

Listen to “Compassion,” from the Dalai Lama’s new album, Inner World

by Rod Meade Sperry| June 10, 2020

Listen to “Compassion,” from the Dalai Lama’s new album, Inner World

A new 11-track album featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama reciting mantras and leading short teachings will be released on July 6.

What is the Gohonzon?

by Shoda Douglas Kanai, Shonin| September 16, 2019

What is the Gohonzon?

In Nichiren Shu Buddhism, the gohonzon is a calligraphic scroll that can guide Buddhist practitioners toward enlightenment.

How to Practice Chanting

by Mark Unno| June 14, 2019

How to Practice Chanting

It’s an expression of oneness — with the Buddha, with the sangha, with the cosmos itself. Mark Unno teaches you how to let go into the flow of chanting.

Modern Mantras

by Sam Littlefair| May 3, 2019

Modern Mantras

Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, LionsRoar.com’s Sam Littlefair looks at the modern mantras that help us work through difficulties. Sign up here to receive the Weekend Reader in your inbox. Do you have a favorite saying that helps you work through difficulties? Maybe a memorable quote or an […]

What is Nichiren Shu?

by Shoda Douglas Kanai, Shonin| January 23, 2019

What is Nichiren Shu?

Along with Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Shoshu, Nichiren Shu is one of the largest sects of the Nichiren school of Buddhism. A Nichiren Shu priest explains the tradition’s roots, practices, and basic teachings.

What is Jodo Shinshu?

by Taitetsu Unno| January 7, 2019

What is Jodo Shinshu?

“The path is easy”, it is said of Shin Buddhism, “but few are those who take it.” The late Taitetsu Unno explores the history of Jodo Shinshu and its core practice of reciting the Name of Amida Buddha.

The Power of Sound

by Shinso Ito| October 22, 2018

The Power of Sound

Shinso Ito, the head of the Shinnyo-en school of Buddhism, explains the role of bells and chanting in Shinnyo practice.

Acer announces “smart prayer beads” to digitally count mantra recitations

by Haleigh Atwood| March 6, 2018

Acer announces “smart prayer beads” to digitally count mantra recitations

Electronic malas will track mantra recitations in a phone app, tallying “merit” that can be shared on social media.

Stuck at the Airport?

by Sylvia Boorstein| March 3, 2018

Stuck at the Airport?

Sylvia Boorstein arrives at the airport to find her flight is delayed. What better place to work with one’s mind?

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