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The Sacred Feminine

by Lama Tsultrim Allione| February 15, 2021

The Sacred Feminine

In Vajrayana Buddhism, dakinis are seen as unbridled and enlightened feminine energy. Lama Tsultrim Allione on how she discovered her own dakini power.

Life on the Edge

by Joan Halifax| December 27, 2020

Life on the Edge

Buddhist teacher Joan Halifax describes five “edge states” where courage meets fear and freedom meets suffering.

My Bully Became a Buddhist

by Eric Steuer| January 22, 2020

My Bully Became a Buddhist

When Eric Steuer discovered his childhood bully was now a Buddhist teacher, he asked him the question he’d always wanted to: Why did you treat me that way?

What Are the Three Minds?

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 13, 2019

What Are the Three Minds?

Zen master Dogen wrote that someone working to benefit others should maintain three minds: magnanimous mind, parental mind, and joyful mind.

You’re Caught in a Dream. Wake Up!

by Pema Khandro Rinpoche| February 8, 2019

You’re Caught in a Dream. Wake Up!

When you see that much of your life is spent in dreamlike states, says Pema Khandro Rinpoche, you are freed from the suffering they cause.

Is Buddhism a religion, philosophy, way of life, or science of mind?

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 26, 2018

Is Buddhism a religion, philosophy, way of life, or science of mind?

“I’m confused. Buddhism is considered one of the world’s five great religions, but some people say it’s not a religion at all, but a philosophy, way of life, or science of mind. Which is it?” We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.

What Is Bodhgaya?

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 26, 2018

What Is Bodhgaya?

Bodhgaya, a small town in the northern Indian state of Bihar, is where Siddhartha sat under a tree 2,600 years ago and reached enlightenment.

Why does Buddhism talk about suffering so much?

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 12, 2018

Why does Buddhism talk about suffering so much?

“The Buddha’s first noble truth says that life is suffering. What’s this obsession with suffering? If I don’t feel like I’m suffering am I still a Buddhist?” We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.

Worried About Worrying

by Susan Piver| September 7, 2018

Worried About Worrying

Susan Piver gives advice on working with a mind that can’t stop working over every detail.

How to Read Dharma

by Judy Lief| August 31, 2018

How to Read Dharma

Studying Buddhist teachings is different from learning other subjects. Judy Lief shows you how to read the dharma so that it really changes you.

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