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
Kamilah Majied shares her advice for staying afloat when you feel like you're drowning. The post What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Josh Korda reveals how your pain may be a sign — not of personal failure, but of a world that needs changing. The post You Are Not Broken appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Jessica Little reviews the latest Buddhist books for the November 2025 issue of Lion's Roar. The post Books in Brief: November 2025 appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Stan Goldberg, PhD, uses mindfulness, repetition, and slowness to rewire his brain and reclaim his ability to run. The post Can Buddhism Help with Parkinson’s? appeared first on Lion’s Roar.| Lion’s Roar
Beloved scholar, activist, and Buddhist teacher Joanna Macy taught generations to face ecological grief without turning away. A reflection on her legacy by Kritee (Kanko). The post Remembering Joanna Macy 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
Dr. Hoo Nam Seelmann is a journalist and author who was born and raised in South Korea and now lives in Switzerland. She's the author of Korean Temple Cooking: Lessons on Life and Buddhism, with Recipes, the Life and Work of Jeongkwan Snim.| 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
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
The five buddha families, traditionally displayed as a mandala, are an ancient Buddhist system of understanding enlightened mind and its various aspects.| Lion’s Roar
When life starts moving fast, Charlotte Rotterdam asks herself, “Can I just stop?"| Lion’s Roar
Richard Gere reflects on how His Holiness the Dalai Lama has impacted him.| 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
Tibetan Buddhism is a Vajrayana form of Buddhism originally developed in Tibet and northern India in the 7th century but spread throughout the world in the mid-20th century.| Lion’s Roar