Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel explains the truth of dependent arising, the middle way between existence and nonexistence.
Tonglen: In with the Bad, Out with the Good
“Accepting and sending out” is a powerful meditation to develop compassion—for ourselves and others. Ethan Nichtern teaches Tonglen practice.
The Buddhas of West 17th
The art, spirituality, and ideas of the Himalayas meet the best of the modern world at New York’s Rubin Museum.
Strike! Rise! Dance! – bell hooks & Eve Ensler
They’re two of the most fearless women we know. Prepare to be challenged by their dialogue on “Beyond the Body” held at The New School in New York City.
Books in Brief (May 2014)
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the May 2014 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.
Editorial: The Practicality of the Profound
Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod’s introduction to the May 2014 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.
Model Buddhist: Q&A with Naima Mora

For Naima Mora, being a fashion model goes beyond striking a pose. It’s about doing her part to make the world a better place.
It’s for You
Sometimes after a phone call, nothing is ever the same. But if you let it, says Douglas Penick, the bad news can come to feel a little like falling in love.
I Did Not Lose My Mind
It took an illness of the brain for Meg Hutchinson to discover the inherent sanity of her own mind. Her breakdown was actually a breakthrough.
The World Catches Us Every Time
A mysterious beast captures your attention. Is it distracting you or calling you? It can be hard to tell, says Zen teacher John Tarrant, what’s distraction and what could have real meaning for your life. Either way, there’s no going back.








