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Learn the “BASICS” of Insight Meditation

by Larry Yang| September 13, 2020

Learn the “BASICS” of Insight Meditation

Larry Yang teaches the basics of a simple practice you can do right now: insight meditation.

What should I do with my eyes when I meditate?

by Lion's Roar Staff| August 31, 2020

What should I do with my eyes when I meditate?

Whether you keep your eyes open or closed during meditation depends on your approach.

5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness

by Thich Nhat Hanh| August 25, 2020

5 Practices for Nurturing Happiness
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“The essence of our practice can be described as transforming suffering into happiness,” says Thich Nhat Hanh.

We Cry Out for Justice

by Jan Willis| May 29, 2020

We Cry Out for Justice

There will only be justice in America, says Jan Willis, when we see all people as our equals. She offers an ancient Buddhist meditation to help us do that.

How to Sit

by Thich Nhat Hanh| October 22, 2019

How to Sit

Thich Nhat Hanh shares gentle guidance for beginning your meditation practice.

What Are the Four Noble Truths?

by Melvin McLeod| March 12, 2018

What Are the Four Noble Truths?

These four truths are called noble because they liberate us from suffering. They are the Buddha’s basic teaching, encapsulating the entire Buddhist path.

How to Do Green Tara Practice

by Lama Palden Drolma| October 3, 2017

How to Do Green Tara Practice

Lama Palden Drolma teaches us how to visualize the deity Green Tara, who embodies our own buddhanature.

10 Buddhist Books Everyone Should Read

by Lion's Roar Staff| July 6, 2017

10 Buddhist Books Everyone Should Read

10 Buddhist books everyone should have, as selected by the editors of Lion’s Roar.

Forget Perfect. Just Practice.

by Rod Meade Sperry| June 7, 2017

Forget Perfect. Just Practice.

Rod Meade Sperry offers some encouragement for keeping on when your excitement about meditation practice begins to fade.

Loving the Many Sides of You

by Susan Piver| May 12, 2017

Loving the Many Sides of You
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Susan Piver shares her practice for loving all of your imperfections and contradictions.

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