Lion’s Roar associate editors Mihiri Tillakaratne and Noel Alumit visit the “Benevolent Beings” exhibition at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California.
Embracing the Bodhisattva Vow
Noel Alumit reflects on the daunting commitment of the bodhisattva vows, and how his ordination bolstered his relationship with his mother and culture.
A24’s “Past Lives” is a Meditation on Love and Longing
Lion’s Roar Associate Editor Noel Alumit reviews A24’s new movie, “Past Lives,” the debut film of director Celine Song.
Four Buddhists Share What Vesak Means to Them
Four Buddhists explore the meaning and lessons of Vesak, the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth, death, and enlightenment of the historical Buddha.
Ven. Master Hsing Yun, founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order, has died
Venerable Master Hsing Yun served the international Buddhist community as a monk and teacher for over 80 years. He passed away on February 5 at 97.
First National Names Monument Honors Japanese Americans Incarcerated during WWII
“Irei” displays the first comprehensive listing of the names of approximately 125,000 persons of Japanese ancestry who were imprisoned during WWII.
Filipino Americans Share Their Journey to Buddhism
Through October, the United States celebrates Filipino American History Month. Here, four Filipino American Buddhists share a look into their spiritual journeys and what Buddhism means to them.
Lion’s Roar welcomes a new associate editor, Noel Alumit
As a new associate editor at Lion’s Roar, Alumit’s focus will be on promoting the voices of Asian American Buddhists.