Stan Goldberg, PhD, uses mindfulness, repetition, and slowness to rewire his brain and reclaim his ability to run. www.lionsroar.com/can-buddhism...

Through the rhythm of daily cooking — and the guidance of a few Italian grandmothers — Elissa Altman discovers the importance of beginner’s mind. www.lionsroar.com/every-onion-...

We don’t sit in order to become a buddha—we sit because we already are one. Brian Joshin Byrnes on the Zen practice of shikantaza. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-pract...

From going without to feeding thousands, Bhikkhu Bodhi’s life reveals how deep practice can ripen into compassionate action. Toni Pressley-Sanon reports. www.lionsroar.com/bhikkhu-bodh...

Through grief, Valerie Brown discovers there’s no beginning and no end. Like waves, we rise and fall—but we never leave the ocean of being. www.lionsroar.com/no-birth-no-...

This ancient text offers a step-by-step guide to what happens when you die—plus it helps you navigate the transitions, losses, and uncertainty in this very life. Judy Lief explains. www.lionsroar.com/the-tibetan-...

Lisa Ernst on how to contemplate death—and live with more wisdom, freedom, and gratitude. www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-...

Today would’ve marked jazz icon’s 99th birthday. Here, Zen teacher Sean Murphy looks back at how meditation practice informed his monumental late-period work. buff.ly/CjBStU9

From “Is nothing something?” to “What do you do when you’re scared?” Thich Nhat Hanh’s answers to children’s questions offer wisdom for all ages. buff.ly/BFiKY6f

Meg Federico’s patients don’t know where they are or who they are. What comforts them, she says, is acceptance. www.lionsroar.com/a-chaplain-h...

Being diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment is a shock, says Sharon Lukert, but it isn’t the end of leading a fulfilling life. www.lionsroar.com/when-your-me...

Buddhist teacher, author, and co-founder of The Lotus Institute, Dr. Larry Ward, passed away on August 19 at his home in Rhode Island, leaving behind a legacy of peace and advocacy for healing individual and collective trauma. www.lionsroar.com/larry-ward-s...

Mindfulness—of your body, speech, and effort—can help you offer a sense of safety to someone with dementia. Lyle Weinstein explains. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-suppo...

How can learning from other traditions enrich your spiritual practice, and why is interfaith collaboration so vital today? Lion’s Roar’s Andrea Miller in dialogue with S. B. Rodriguez-Plate, Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Ben Connelly, and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati. www.lionsroar.com/bridging-bel...

Jessica Little reviews a new batch of Buddhist books for September. www.lionsroar.com/books-in-bri...

In this intimate Q&A, Amie Barrodale opens up about writing as a parent, rediscovering her Buddhist roots, and how navigating an autism diagnosis transformed the story she thought she was telling. www.lionsroar.com/in-the-bardo...

Therapist Daniel Ahearn offers five ways to support and connect with your teenage children. www.lionsroar.com/parenting-te...

In a world on fire, we need to connect with each other to care for each other. Brian Joshin Byrnes explains how practice can help us come together and recognize one another as buddha. www.lionsroar.com/buddha-bows-...

After losing her son, Diane Esguerra traveled through Peru with his ashes and her practice, discovering unexpected moments of connection, healing, and clarity. www.lionsroar.com/grief-journey/

Mindful movement isn’t limited to yoga or tai chi. Dawn Mauricio on bringing your awareness to lifting, dancing, running, and more. www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-...

Butterfly (Tony Pham) on how to act from clarity instead of rage, from compassion instead of fear. www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-...

Robert Waldinger on how to find alternatives to unhealthy patterns and become a more loving, present, and supportive partner. www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-...

Nikki Mirghafori on how to avoid digital pitfalls—from doomscrolling to sending regrettable emails. www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-...

Jan Chozen Bays explores the essence of mindfulness—what it is, how to practice it, and the transformative power of unifying body, heart, and mind. www.lionsroar.com/foundational...

Mindfulness is not about trying to change how you feel, says Cara Lai. It’s about knowing that your feelings are natural. www.lionsroar.com/mindfulness-...

Melvin McLeod offers instructions for a basic seated meditation to connect with your body, breath, and mind. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-pract...

Sanathavihari Bhikkhu and Carlo Carranza speak with Buddhadharma’s Mariana Restrepo about the evolving presence of Buddhism in Latinx communities, exploring the unique intersections of culture, language, and lineage in sharing the dharma. www.lionsroar.com/not-a-compro...

As Suzuki Roshi famously said, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” www.lionsroar.com/buddhism/beg...

“The key question isn’t whether or when AI will become sentient or conscious, which are matters of great uncertainty and endless debate. The question is: what are we teaching it now?” www.lionsroar.com/what-if-budd...

The coin lost in the river is found in the river. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-pract...

Buddhist yoga teacher Cyndi Lee shares how we can authentically care for ourselves in a way that benefits others, too. www.lionsroar.com/video/spirit...

Try these two daily practices from Thupten Jinpa to bring intention and meaning to your day. www.lionsroar.com/set-your-int...

Everything and everyone are always teaching us the dharma, says Christian McEwen. We just have to know how to listen. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-listen/

Learn how meditation enhances our perception, allows us to better understand the suffering of others, and guides us toward a path of compassion and engagement with the world. www.lionsroar.com/video/how-do...

Marajina Bhikkhuni talks about her path to monastic life, her work to help the Theravada tradition take root in Cuba, and the inspiring growth of dharma communities across Latin America. www.lionsroar.com/establishing...

We have a question for you. www.lionsroar.com/share-your-w...

Kamilah Majied shares her advice for staying afloat when you feel like you're drowning. www.lionsroar.com/what-to-do-w...

The renowned Buddhist thinker, environmental activist, and author Joanna Macy passed away on July 19, 2025. She was 96. In her memory, we invite you to read this interview with her and Melvin McLeod, in which she shares her vision for the global awakening our planet needs. buff.ly/zQ0f6BG

Lion's Roar's Andrea Miller, editor of Right Here with You, discusses how mindfulness can help us open our hearts, strengthen communication, increase intimacy, and allow us to be more fully present with each other. www.theyogahour.com/episodes/dee...

Today marks His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday. In this reflection, Roshi Joan Halifax shares why he's an inspiration to so many. www.lionsroar.com/the-dalai-la...

Pamela Ayo Yetunde reflects on why Buddhists of all backgrounds should celebrate Juneteenth, a US federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. buff.ly/NAx7kd6

Music has the power to unlock our soul. This month’s @lionsroar.com has some nice articles on the topic. www.lionsroar.com/this-night-h...

“This is a time to harness our inner power. We may feel powerless in the face of brutal and cruel external forces, but we have great power that we can cultivate inside ourselves and within our communities.” —Kaira Jewel Lingo www.lionsroar.com/we-must-have...

Bardos are spaces of potential creativity and innovation, because they create breaks in our familiar routines and patterns. In that momentary space of freedom, the fresh perception of something new and awake may suddenly arise.

Steve Aoki is one of the world’s top DJs and music producers, playing hundreds of adrenaline-pumping shows a year. Sandi Rankaduwa unpacks his journey to inner peace. www.lionsroar.com/steve-aoki-m...

Tonglen is a transformational Buddhist meditation that awakens compassion. Susan Kaiser Greenland offers step-by-step instructions. www.lionsroar.com/how-to-open-...

When we feel powerless in the face of politics, we overlook the positive change we are capable of creating. Kaira Jewel Lingo on how to find our inner—and collective—strength. www.lionsroar.com/we-must-have...

Through mindfulness practice you can shine the light of insight on the true nature of yourself and your world. Neuroscientist and mindfulness teacher Rick Hanson on six different ways you’re liberated by seeing reality clearly. www.lionsroar.com/the-liberati...

Anam Thubten on how to understand both ultimate and relative reality—and why this is so important today. www.lionsroar.com/right-unders...

Jessica Little reviews new books for the July 2025 issue of Lion's Roar www.lionsroar.com/books-in-bri...