This new video shares a “special message to the world” from the 14th Dalai Lama, read by his friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
How to Escape Coronavirus
The current pandemic is stirring up big questions in us all. Kwan Um School of Zen teacher Colin Beavan shares what to do with those questions, and why not knowing is often the best answer.
Bread of Life
Making bread requires the acceptance of both the imperfect and the impermanent, says Elissa Altman. She shares her thoughts on the meditative process of bread making and a recipe for a bloomer loaf.
National Treasure: Gary Snyder
Beat hero, steward of the earth, Zen Buddhist, and poet Gary Snyder turns 90 on May 8. He looks back on an honorable life at the leading edge.
The Nature of Fear
In this classic piece from the Lion’s Roar archives, Joseph Goldstein explores the different types of fear, and how we can sit with fear and hold onto it in our practice.
Trailer: Go “Into the Heart of the Mountain” with Roshi Joan Halifax
The documentary film “Into the Heart of the Mountain,” follows Roshi Joan Halifax on her path to empower women and indigenous people to preserve their culture via Upaya’s Nomads Clinic.
What If Our Delusions Aren’t a Barrier to Enlightenment?
“What if our deluded minds aren’t a barrier to enlightenment at all?,” asks Zenju Earthlyn Manuel. “What if they are the very path to it?”
What Is Suffering?
Nine teachers explain what suffering is, how we feel it, and why it isn’t a condemnation — it’s a joyous opportunity.
Buddhist Teachings, Wisdom, and Practices for the Coronavirus Era
A collection of Buddhist teachings, wisdom, and practices for these uncertain times.
Watch “Courage in Our Difficult Time,” from Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield shares a new talk and guided meditation to help us navigate the global anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic with courage.









