‘When we’re not awake, all sorts of views and opinions make sense.’ Zen Graffiti

‘Don’t get distracted. Don’t look for the Buddha anywhere apart from your own mind.’ Beopjeong Sunim

He has been called one of the great artists of our time, certainly the greatest to work in the medium of video. Bill Viola’s installations, found in the permanent collections of some of the world’s most important museums, have a depth, beauty and sense of compassion...

Buddhist teachings to investigate your experience, from Ajahn Sumedho.

‘Buddhist meditation drags us, kicking and screaming, away from our views and opinions.’ Zen Graffiti

In the modern world we often treat feelings like distant relations whom we only acknowledge when we see their posts on Facebook or Twitter. Some feelings seem like annoying younger siblings, who won’t leave us alone while we play a game or watch a movie. We squeeze...

We at Lion’s Roar are pleased to announce that after twenty-two years in print, Buddhadharma — published by Lion’s Roar to share dharma teachings, practice instructions, and community news germane to all Buddhists — now has a fully revamped, beautified, and...

On this blog, I often talk about gratitude and feeling grateful for the blessings in our lives. A lot of it is advice that might be helpful but it can still be difficult to actually find new things to be grateful for consistently. So, today I will be helping you...

‘Here in this moment we know whether we feel good or not, whether we’re suffering or not.’ Diana St Ruth

‘The nature of the tea itself is that of no-mind. It does not discriminate and make differences. It is just as it is.’ ManGong Sunim