John Demont reports that China’s longterm campaign to assimilate Tibet has entered a critical new stage.
Don’t Wait to Be Happy!
A heartfelt message to us all, from Jack Kornfield.
The Dalai Lama: The Lamp for Our Path
Jan Willis reflects on why the world needs His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his message of compassion, peace, and joyfulness more than ever.
How I Got Comfortable with My Imperfections
John Manderino stumbles through Zen meal practice — and decides that’s perfectly okay.
The Dalai Lama, Heart of Compassion
Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on personal moments with the Dalai Lama that exemplified his compassion and wisdom.
Lion’s Roar Book Briefs for July 2017
We review “All Our Waves Are Water” by Jaimal Yogis, “A Really Big Lunch” by Jim Harrison, “The Dharma of Dogs, and more.
Ethics, Service, and a Meaningful Life
In the opening editorial of our July 2017 issue, our editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod discusses living an ethical life of service on the Buddhist path.
Mandala Kitchens Project blends Zen, social work, and the culinary arts
Rev. Daiken Nelson is bringing together his passions — Zen practice, social work, and cooking — to provide free culinary training to Harlem’s unemployed.
Is a More-Enlightened Social Media Possible?
Dan Zigmond, a Zen priest and the director of analytics for Facebook’s News Feed, says that social media can help people bring out their best selves.
Inside the July 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine
The July 2017 Lion’s Roar magazine features 12 leading teachers, writers, and activists reflecting on why the world needs the Dalai Lama more than ever.