15 leading African American Buddhist teachers will hold public dialogue in New York City.
On his 92nd birthday, a Thich Nhat Hanh post-stroke update
Thich Nhat Hanh giving a dharma talk in Vietnam in 2007. Photo by Velcrow Ripper.Thich Nhat Hanh’s Plum Village community in France has issued an update on the current state of the Vietnamese Buddhist teacher’s life and health after suffering a stroke in late 2014.
Inside the November 2018 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine
The November 2018 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine features Buddhist wisdom on how to get over obstacles on the spiritual path.
What is the Pali Canon?
The Pali Canon is the body of scriptures central to the Theravada school of Buddhism containing a large collection of teachings (suttas) attributed to the historical Buddha
What’s the difference between a Buddhist church, temple, and center?
What’s the difference between a Buddhist church, temple, and center? We answer your questions on Buddhism and meditation.
Pema Chödrön apologizes for dismissing allegation of sexual assault from young woman
Pema Chödrön. Photo by Liza Matthews.On Saturday, famed Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön released a statement responding to an allegation that she once dismissed a woman’s report that she was raped by a Shambhala Center director.
Event: Announcing “Facing Life’s Challenges,” the 2018 Lion’s Roar Retreat

Facing Life’s Challenges: A Lion’s Roar Buddhist Retreat at the Garrison Institute, Garrison NY, from October 19–21, 2018.
Feel Like Jumping Off the Cushion?
As part of our #MeditationHacks series, we share what to do when you feel like jumping off the cushion.
How We Work with Koans and How They Work on Us
Joan Sutherland, Judy Roitman, and Bodhin Kjolhede examine the practice of koan introspection and how different traditions approach it.
Who Was Milarepa?
Milarepa was a Tibetan master, yogi, and poet who led an inspiring life of spiritual progress and human accomplishment.









