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.
Lighten Up
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion’s Roar magazine’s associate editor Lindsay Kyte shares the teachings that help her lighten up in stressful moments.
Confessions of a Terrible Cook
Lion’s Roar magazine’s associate editor Lindsay Kyte tries to master the microwave. Will she defeat her sense of defeat?
Dalai Lama to meet with survivors of Buddhist teacher abuse
Twelve survivors of abuse by five different Buddhist teachers launched a petition for the meeting earlier this week.
Why is the Buddha depicted with a bump on top of his head?
The protuberance at the top of the Buddha’s head is known as the ushnisha, which is one of the traditional thirty-two marks of the physical body of a buddha.
The History of Pure Land Buddhism
Mark Unno looks at the rich history behind Pure Land Buddhism — the tradition based on the enlightened realm of Amida Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light.
Hundreds of Buddhists join San Francisco climate march
The march started with a meditation led by monks from Green Gulch Farm Zen Center.
Malibu venue to donate proceeds from Noah Levine retreat to charity for survivors of sexual violence
A Malibu venue where Noah Levine is set to lead a retreat later this month will donate its rental proceeds to a charity supporting survivors of sexual violence.
Worried About Worrying
Susan Piver gives advice on working with a mind that can’t stop working over every detail.









