Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the May 2013 issue of Lion’s Roar.
Quite a Cup of Tea
Bonnie Myotai Treace reviews The One Taste of Truth: Zen and the Art of Drinking Tea, by William Scott Wilson.
Outside the Tent
It’s true that Donna Johnson was raised under one of the world’s biggest gospel tents. But the truth of a story moves like water, she says.
Living in the Age of Distraction
Are we so distracted that we can no longer pay attention to where we are and where we’re going? Margaret Wheatley says we better unplug soon.
Various Positions
Some choice pieces of wry wisdom from years of Cohen’s sessions with his intimates and the press. Herewith, a few enduring Cohenisms.
Am I Wrong? – May 2013
Publisher Jim Gimian’s editorial introduction to the May 2013 issue of Lion’s Roar.
Bear Witness to All of Life
Bernie Glassman on the three pure precepts—cease from evil, do good, and do good for others—and why they all come down to a single point.
About a Poem: Gary Geddes on Don McKay’s “Waking at the Mouth of the Willow River”
About a Poem: Gary Geddes analyzes Don McKay’s poem “Waking at the Mouth of the Willow River” int he May 2013 issue of Lion’s Roar.
Ruin, Beasties, and Constant Craving
The dharma speaks through music—it always has, it does today. From jazz to metal to rap, Rod Meade Sperry surveys the scene.
About a Poem: Roger Housden on Ellen Bass’ “If You Knew”
About a Poem: Roger Housden analyzes Ellen Bass’ poem “If You Knew”, from the March 2013 issue of Lion’s Roar.









