My first experiences learning to meditate were with my late father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. He was a revered meditation teacher, but he lived a very simple life, spending most of his time in a small hermitage on the outskirts of the Kathmandu Valley. Some of my most...

“She remembered who she was, and the game changed.” ~Lalah Delia The scale. Those dreaded words and those dreaded numbers. It can strike fear in the heart of any generally happy human. We look at guidelines and BMI charts and always think, “It should be lower.” Have...

‘If you do zazen, you get to see for yourself that things just arise in your perception; where they begin and where they end you cannot know.’ Gien Inour Roshi

If you met eighteen year old Latifia today, you would see a bright and confident student leader who thrives on taking on new challenges. She is outspoken, highly social, and planning a future career in technology. But if you had met her five years ago, she would have...

‘Learned Audience, all Prajna comes from the Essence of Mind and not from an exterior source. Have no mistaken notion about that. This is called 'Self-use of the True Nature'. Once the Tathata (Suchness) is known, one will be free from delusion forever.’ Hui Neng

‘One who has realised the Dhamma is like one who has realised the sweetness or sourness of the fruit. All doubts are ended right here.’ Ajahn Chah

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ~Carl Jung Where did I want to go out to eat? The question was straightforward, and the answer should have been easy. But as my mind flipped through the options, my thoughts weren’t focused on what I...

‘The wise who point out our faults, are worth cultivating as they guide us to a hidden treasure.’ The Dhammapada

Lion’s Roar is seeking a thoughtful, skilled Copy & Story Editor, with a focus on advancing and integrating Asian American voices, to strengthen the clarity, impact, and cultural depth of our editorial work across platforms. We are a mission-driven Buddhist media...

Last September my husband underwent foot surgery. Unfortunately, his foot did not heal properly, and he needed two additional surgical procedures, followed by a stay at a rehabilitation center. He finally returned home on January 11, and since then I have been his...