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The Four Noble Truths

by Jan Willis| February 1, 2021

The Four Noble Truths

Buddhist teacher and scholar Jan Willis on the Buddha’s central teaching — his diagnosis and cure for suffering.

Everything Is Enlightenment

by Joan Sutherland| November 18, 2020

Everything Is Enlightenment

Enlightenment is everywhere we look, says Joan Sutherland — we can choose to notice it, but at the same time, we can also trust that it will find us, wherever we are.

Lots of Buddhas

by Donald S. Lopez Jr.| September 29, 2020

Lots of Buddhas

Professor Donald Lopez on how the understanding of buddhahood evolved and expanded in the centuries following the death of the historical Buddha. In Sanskrit, the word buddha can mean “awakened,” “expanded,” and “understood.” It was the title bestowed on an itinerant teacher about whom little is known, apart from the teachings that have been attributed […]

The Buddha’s Journey

by Andrew Olendzki| September 29, 2020

The Buddha’s Journey

Scholar Andrew Olendzki on how the Buddha discovered a path to liberation that we can take too.

Who Was the Buddha?

by Barbara O'Brien| July 7, 2020

Who Was the Buddha?

“Buddha” means “one who is awake.” The Buddha who lived 2,600 years ago was not a god. He was an ordinary person, named Siddhartha Gautama.

What Is Suffering?

by Sam Littlefair| April 30, 2020

What Is Suffering?

Nine teachers explain what suffering is, how we feel it, and why it isn’t a condemnation — it’s a joyous opportunity.

Women in Buddhism: Profiles, Conversations, and Teachings

by Lion's Roar Staff| March 6, 2020

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.

Buddhist Glossary

by Lion's Roar Staff| January 31, 2020

Buddhist Glossary

Definitions of key Buddhist terms, from Abhidharma to Zen.

Buddhism by the Numbers

by Lion's Roar Staff| November 22, 2019

Buddhism by the Numbers

Buddhism is full of lists and numbers. Find explanations of some of the most important of these, how they connect, and why they’re important.

What Are the Four Brahmaviharas?

by Lion's Roar Staff| November 19, 2019

What Are the Four Brahmaviharas?

The brahmaviharas are four prized emotions or mindstates that give us a framework to cultivate positive behaviors and minimize harmful ones.

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