In a London chapel devoted to American war dead, Melody Ermachild Chavis realizes that maybe her father been there for her all along.
Enlighten Us – January 2013
The editorial introduction to the January 2013 issue of Lion’s Roar, written by Editor-in-Chief Melvin McLeod.
Books in Brief – January 2013
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the January 2013 issue of Lion’s Roar, by Andrea Miller.
About a Poem: Red Pine on Ch’eng Hao’s “Casual Poem on a Spring Day”
About a Poem: Red Pine analyzes Ch’eng Hao’s poem, “Casual Poem on a Spring Day”.
Love & Emptiness
A review of “The Heart Attack Sutra: A New Commentary on the Heart Sutra” and “Thunderous Silence: A Practical Guide to the Heart Sutra”.
You Don’t Need to Be Buddhist
Thich Nhat Hanh tells Andrea Miller that anyone can use the five mindfulness trainings to lead a life of understanding and compassion.
In the Country of the Present Moment
Andrea Miller visits Plum Village in France to explore how Thich Nhat Hanh’s community is practicing the five mindfulness trainings.
With Mindfulness You’re Less Likely to Kill the Person Holding Up the Line
Andrea Miller interviews Seth Greenland, author of The Angry Buddhist, about how mindfulness soothed his writing.
Unconditional Beauty
Painting, calligraphy, photography, and flower arranging – we present the dharma art teachings and artworks of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
An ICU for the Soul
When a friend is dealt a heavy emotional blow, Pico Iyer suggests to her that silence and stillness might be the best medicine.








