Zen teacher Norman Fischer applies five mind-training slogans to anger and other emotions.
How to Transform Anger in 4 Steps
Illustration by Heidi Kalyani.Using the traditional metaphor of the poison tree, Judy Lief teaches us four Buddhist techniques to work with our anger
How to Cool the Flames of Anger with “RAIN”
Emily Horn teaches us how to recognize, accept, investigate, and not identify with our anger. The best way to transform anger and other strong emotions is to befriend them. As with any relationship, it takes time to become intimate with the inner workings of our minds. To do it we need courage and strength. And […]
Is Nothing Something?
Thich Nhat Hanh answers children’s questions.
There Is a Path that Frees Us from Suffering
Andrea Miller profiles insight teacher Gina Sharpe, who is working to create an inclusive sangha by facing racism in Buddhist communities.
On Track with Paul Newman
Between movies, car racing, and salad dressing, Paul Newman was one of the world’s most recognizable celebrities. But he could still still and watch the rain fall.
Buddhists Betray the Teachings: Jack Kornfield on the anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar
A religion known for nonviolence is being used to fuel a genocidal campaign against the Muslims of Burma.
About a Poem: Willis Barnstone on Baudelaire’s “Our White House”
"Étienne Carjat, Portrait of Charles Baudelaire, circa 1862" by Étienne CarjatAbout a Poem: Willis Barnstone analyzes French poet, Charles Baudelaire’s poem, “Our White House”.
RAIN Cools the Flames of Anger
Emily Horn teaches us how to recognize, accept, investigate, and not identify with our anger.
All the Rage
Associate Editor Andrea Miller’s editorial introduction to the September 2014 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.