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Understanding Karma

by Reginald Ray| August 31, 2020

Understanding Karma

Reginald A. Ray examines the doctrine of karma, one of the most important yet most misunderstood of all Buddhist teachings.

An Ode to Phoebe: The Genuine Friend

by Lama Surya Das| November 7, 2019

An Ode to Phoebe: The Genuine Friend

On the 25th anniversary of “Friends,” Lama Surya Das recalls the honest, kind, and thoughtful Phoebe.

Commentary: Let’s Envision a Buddhist Political Philosophy

by Randeep Purewall| November 6, 2019

Commentary: Let’s Envision a Buddhist Political Philosophy

Randeep Purewall says it’s time to define Buddhist political philosophy. He proposes four core components for a political philosophy informed by the dharma.

Reincarnation: What do modern research and traditional Buddhist teachings say?

by Sam Littlefair| May 11, 2018

Reincarnation: What do modern research and traditional Buddhist teachings say?

In the current issue of Lion’s Roar magazine, we look at academic research on reincarnation at the University of Virginia. How does that research compare to the Buddhist views? We break it down.

Forum: Is Karma Fate or Freedom?

by Lion's Roar Staff| March 16, 2018

Forum: Is Karma Fate or Freedom?

Rita Gross, Andrew Olendzki, and Larry Ward explain what karma is, how it works, and why it’s not all bad news. Introduction by David Loy.

Is It All My Karma?

by Judy Lief| November 17, 2017

Is It All My Karma?

When something bad happens to you, it isn’t necessarily the result of your own actions. Judy Lief offers a nuanced understanding of karma.

What Is Karma?

by Lion's Roar Staff| March 29, 2017

What Is Karma?
Lotus.The lotus is a symbol of karma in Buddhism. Photo by Rebecca.

Bhikkhu Bodhi, Jan Chozen Bays, and Jeffrey Hopkins discuss the Buddhist doctrine of karma and why it is essential.

What do Buddhists mean when they talk about karma?

by Lion's Roar Staff| October 5, 2016

What do Buddhists mean when they talk about karma?

What do Buddhists really mean when they talk about karma? We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.

Karma Is Not Fate

by Traleg Rinpoche| October 13, 2015

Karma Is Not Fate
karma, fate, traleg kyabgon rinpoche, lion's roar, buddhadharmaPhoto by Craig Sunter.

You can’t deny your karmic inheritance, said the late Traleg Rinpoche, but that doesn’t mean you can’t change.

Are you trying to “settle the score”? Try “choosing peace” instead

by Pema Chödrön| August 21, 2014

Are you trying to “settle the score”? Try “choosing peace” instead

There is a key moment, says Pema Chödrön, when we make the choice between peace and conflict. In this teaching from her program Practicing Peace, she describes the practice we can do at that very moment to bring peace for ourselves, for others, and for the world. If we want to make peace, with ourselves and with […]

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