The simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good qualities. Here are five ways meditation makes us better people.
Meditation: Touching In with the Present Moment
A meditation practice to find yourself in the present moment from renowned American Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön.
Dad’s Happiness
In her widowed father’s pale, hopeful face, Ann Nichols saw that everything her mother had fallen for. Why should he be limited to a life without romance?
The Great Vow
Photo by Ik T.Our motivation determines our success on the spiritual path, says Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. And the greatest of all is the vow to save all sentient beings.
A Beautiful Wish (You Are the Sun…)
Our deepest and most beautiful wish is to become a better person. Just follow the wanting itself, says Zen teacher John Tarrant. That is the gate.
In a Room Beside the Sea
Outside there’s a radiant Greek sun, but inside there’s work to do. What happens when Bonnie Friedman opens the shutters?
Steel, Roses & Slave Ships
Andrea Miller talks with artists Miya Ando, Sanford Biggers, and Chrysanne Stathacos about the Buddhist inspiration behind their work.
At Home With the Dalai Lama
Victor Chan had a unique opportunity to spend some private time with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Here’s what he learned that special morning.
About a Poem: Naomi Shihab Nye on Rosemary Catacalos’ “Homesteaders”
About a Poem: Naomi Shihab Nye analyzes Rosemary Catacalos’ poem, “Homesteaders”.
Books in Brief – September 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the September 2013 issue of Lion’s Roar.