They have five pairs of tiny beating hearts. But what really makes earthworms precious, says Lin Jensen, is simply that they exist.
The Blue Poppy
A blossom’s beauty is undiminished by the true, sad fact that it won’t last forever, maybe not very long at all.
Meaningful to Me
Eight prominent teachers and writers tell us which Buddhist book published in the past thirty years has meant the most to them personally.
The Goddess Pose
Andrea Miller sits down for a Q&A with celebrated yoga teacher Shiva Rea about the true and transformative nature of yoga.
30 Years: The Bestsellers
Marcia Z. Nelson looks at the Buddhist books that have graced bookshelves across the country—including her own.
Books in Brief – January 2009
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the January 2009 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.
True Love, Ultimate Zero
Joshu Sasaki Roshi talks about his teaching of Tathagata Zen. Here is an excerpt.
Sesshin with Sasaki Roshi
At 101, Joshu Sasaki Roshi is still teaching his unique brand of Zen. Michael Haederle offers us a rare look at this enigmatic master.
Books in Brief – March 2009
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from the March 2009 issue of Lion’s Roar magazine.
We Shall Overcome Fixed Views

In this web-exclusive essay, Sylvia Boorstein finds peace with someone who voted differently.





