Zenju Earthlyn Manuel’s deepest vow is to be a person who doesn’t cause suffering and walks in peace. It’s what we all really want.
Awakening Compassion
Tonglen, teaches Pema Chödrön, is a method for awakening our compassion by breathing in suffering and breathing out relief.
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An Extra Layer of Intention: Artist Lasha Mutual
Mutual discusses the dharma and dedication that go into her vivid visual meditations of Buddhist deities.
Meet a Teacher: Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt
Rev. Keiryū Liên Shutt gets personal with the Lion’s Roar readership.
Tender Hearts
Tracy Franz reviews “Be the Refuge” by Chenxing Han, “Peaceful Heart” by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, “Being Ram Dass” by Ram Dass, and more.
How Old Is This Moment?
Zen teacher Lewis Richmond contemplates the koan of growing old.
The Ultimate Healing
The Buddha’s analysis of how to free ourselves from suffering is profound, universal, and eternal, says Melvin McLeod.
Cooking and Being Cooked
We burn things. We do not measure up. We triumph in the most unexpected ways. Annie Obermeyer on working in a Zen kitchen.
The Healing Journey: Rosalie’s Story
For many of us, healing from trauma is the most important journey we can take in life. Psychologist and Buddhist teacher Tara Brach tells the inspiring story of her client Rosalie, and how she started to heal the wounds in her mind, body, and heart. *Trigger warning: The abuse Rosalie suffered is described graphically in […]









