Noel Alumit has a Master of Divinity in Buddhist Chaplaincy from the University of the West and a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the University of Southern California. He is a multidisciplinary artist who, along with Alan Joseph Marx, founded the artist-run space OFFUS at the Bendix Building in downtown Los Angeles. His bestselling novel Talking to the Moon will be reissued in 2026. Noel was an associate editor at Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Lion’s Roar provides Buddhist teachings, news, and perspectives so that the understanding and practice of Buddhism flourishes in today’s world.| Lion’s Roar
These three meditations from “There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness,” a new book of teachings by the late spiritual teacher Ram Dass, invite you to rest in awareness, follow the breath, and experience oneness with all life. The post 3 Meditations from Ram Dass appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares a new article and video on the five kleshas — ignorance, aversion, craving, pride, jealousy — how they lead to suffering, and how not to let them. The post Three Ways of Working with Emotions appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Hundreds of Buddhist nuns will receive full ordination as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan from November 15-19. The post Over 250 Buddhist Nuns to Receive Full Ordination at Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Chan practitioner Mark Van Buren shares how the Buddhist concepts of impermanence, interdependence, and unsatisfactoriness (often rendered as "suffering") can point the way to our liberation. The post How Buddhism’s “Three Marks of Existence” Can Lead Us to Freedom and Change appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
There is only one moment for you to be alive, and that is the present moment, says Thich Nhat Hanh. Go back to the present moment and live this moment deeply, and you’ll be free. The post Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Be Present appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Noel Alumit visits the Ryosokuin Temple in Kyoto to experience Taiji Terasaki’s latest art exhibition.| Lion’s Roar
Elissa Altman is the author of Poor Man’s Feast: A Love Story of Comfort, Desire, and the Art of Simple Cooking and won a James Beard Award for the narrative blog of the same name.| Lion’s Roar
Set high in the Rocky Mountains, Drala Mountain Center is a sanctuary for deep spiritual practice, transformation, and peace. Discover how they aim to impact the world — one awakened heart at a time. The post It’s Up to Us: Carrying the Dharma Forward in the West appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
The celebrated environmental and animal activist and conservationist Jane Goodall passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. In this interview with Lion’s Roar editor Andrea Miller, she spoke about the compassion that exists in our natural world. The post For Love of Nature: Remembering Jane Goodall appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
The 19th Lion's Roar Annual Auction goes live November 9-23, 2025. Support our mission by becoming a donor. The post Donate to the Lion’s Roar 19th Annual Auction appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Through the rhythm of daily cooking — and the guidance of a few Italian grandmothers — Elissa Altman discovers the importance of beginner’s mind.| Lion’s Roar
Rod Meade Sperry is the editor of Buddhadharma, Lion's Roar's online source for committed Buddhists, and the book A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation: Practical Advice and Inspiration from Contemporary Buddhist Teachers. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with his partner and their tiny pup, Sid.| Lion’s Roar
Buddhist nun Jeongkwan Snim is a world-renowned temple chef from Korea. In conversation with Hoo Nam Seelmann, she speaks about food as a source of energy, harmony, and spiritual connection.| Lion’s Roar
From childhood to the meditation hall, Susan Moon reflects on how longing has been both her companion and her teacher.| Lion’s Roar
The Buddha valued dispassion, yet he also knew the power of love. Reiko Ohnuma on the poignant relationship between Siddhartha and his horse.| Lion’s Roar
In this intimate Q&A, Amie Barrodale opens up about writing as a parent, rediscovering her Buddhist roots, and how navigating an autism diagnosis transformed the story she thought she was telling.| Lion’s Roar
"I hereby reiterate that the Gaden Phodrang Trust has sole authority to recognize the future reincarnation," he writes. "No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter."| Lion’s Roar
On Sunday, Upaya Zen Center posted an update: "Roshi’s mitral valve is still not working properly. ....they need to re-operate on her valve before any more scarring happens."| Lion’s Roar
Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022) was a renowned Zen teacher and poet, the founder of the Engaged Buddhist movement, and the founder of nine monastic communities, including Plum Village Monastery in France. He was also the author of At Home in the World, The Other Shore, and more than a hundred other books that have sold millions of copies worldwide.| Lion’s Roar
This mindfulness practice from Thich Nhat Hanh will help you face your anger and transform it into the energies of love and understanding.| Lion’s Roar
