Lion's Roar

The Lion's Roar celebrates the spirit of wakefulness wherever it appears - in the arts, relationships, politics, livelihood, popular culture, and all the challenges of modern life. It offers a Buddhist view for people of all spiritual traditions who are open, inquisitive, passionate and committed.

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Lion's Roar

CONTINUING OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER

ALL BEINGS DESERVE TO BE FREE • Palestinian mindfulness practitioner GHADIR SHAFIE reflects on Gaza, generational pain, and the radical act of speaking truth in spaces of silence.

SEE YOURSELF WITH COMPASSION • Looking deeply into your own eyes, you learn to let go of self-judgment and discover your innate beauty. JO CONFINO on mirror meditation.

A CUP OF TEA FOR A BURNING WORLD • LISA BENNETT on how presence can ground us in the face of climate anxiety—offering comfort, clarity, and a way forward.

WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS DYING • RENSHIN BUNCE on presence, listening, and the words that truly bring comfort.

HOW DO YOU INTEGRATE MINDFULNESS INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE?

ARE YOU AN ARTIST IF NO ONE SEES IT? • CHRISTOPHER RIVAS reminds us that a work unseen can still be complete and fulfilling.

MANJUSHRI’S CALL TO CLARITY • SHAWN J. MOORE reflects on the practice of cutting through noise and returning to what’s real.

BOOKS IN BRIEF

The Life & Teachings of Larry Ward • The late Larry Ward taught nonsectarian wisdom, commitment to love, insight into America’s racial karma, and reverence for the natural world. BARRY BOYCE honors the singular voice of this beloved dharma teacher.

Patience Opens the Heart • ALLYSON PIMENTEL on how patience helps you stay present in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide.

FIERCE DETERMINATION • Awakening can strike like lightning in moments of loss and fear. The key, says LINDA MYOKI RYUGO LEHRHAUPT, is learning to sit through the storm with unwavering resolve.

From Trauma to Freedom • Trauma does not define us. In conversation with Lion’s Roar’s ANDREA MILLER, JACK KORNFIELD reflects on how, at the deepest level, we have always been free.

The Temple of Healing Meditation • JACK KORNFIELD offers a healing visualization where loving awareness becomes the medicine for our deepest wounds.

Four Practices for Healing & Wholeness • In this gentle guide, SHARON SUH explains how to practice trauma-informed mindfulness.

The Branches of Buddhism • Exploring the rich diversity of Buddhist traditions can deepen your connection to the dharma. GARY GACH unpacks the core philosophies and practices of Buddhism’s four major branches.

What a Wonderful World